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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.31, 696.98 and 356.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.31, 696.98 and 356.25 is: 491.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.31 : 696.98 = 356.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.31/696.98 = 356.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.31x = 696.98 × 356.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.31x = 248,297.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,297.34/505.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.38

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