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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.20, 696.48 and 357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.20, 696.48 and 357.60 is: 493.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.20 : 696.48 = 357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.20/696.48 = 357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.20x = 696.48 × 357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.20x = 249,061.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,061.25/505.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.00

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