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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.48, 697.34 and 358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.48, 697.34 and 358.20 is: 494.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.48 : 697.34 = 358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.48/697.34 = 358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.48x = 697.34 × 358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.48x = 249,787.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,787.19/505.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.16

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