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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.68, 698.16 and 358.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.68, 698.16 and 358.68 is: 495.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.68 : 698.16 = 358.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.68/698.16 = 358.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.68x = 698.16 × 358.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.68x = 250,416.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,416.03/505.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.21

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