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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.20, 697.36 and 357.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.20, 697.36 and 357.92 is: 494.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.20 : 697.36 = 357.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.20/697.36 = 357.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.20x = 697.36 × 357.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.20x = 249,599.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,599.09/505.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.06

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