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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.26, 697.35 and 357.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.26, 697.35 and 357.90 is: 493.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.26 : 697.35 = 357.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.26/697.35 = 357.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.26x = 697.35 × 357.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.26x = 249,581.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,581.57/505.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.97

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