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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.53, 697.57 and 358.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.53, 697.57 and 358.21 is: 494.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.53 : 697.57 = 358.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.53/697.57 = 358.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.53x = 697.57 × 358.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.53x = 249,876.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,876.55/505.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.29

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