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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505, 696.16 and 357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505, 696.16 and 357.96 is: 493.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505 : 696.16 = 357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505/696.16 = 357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505x = 696.16 × 357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505x = 249,197.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,197.43/505
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.46

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