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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.48, 696.24 and 357.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.48, 696.24 and 357.84 is: 492.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.48 : 696.24 = 357.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.48/696.24 = 357.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.48x = 696.24 × 357.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.48x = 249,142.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,142.52/505.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.88

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