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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.68, 698.04 and 350.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.68, 698.04 and 350.52 is: 483.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.68 : 698.04 = 350.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.68/698.04 = 350.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.68x = 698.04 × 350.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.68x = 244,676.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,676.98/505.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.86

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