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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.17, 697.37 and 357.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.17, 697.37 and 357.89 is: 494.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.17 : 697.37 = 357.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.17/697.37 = 357.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.17x = 697.37 × 357.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.17x = 249,576.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,576.47/505.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.04

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