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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.77, 697.87 and 358.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.77, 697.87 and 358.14 is: 494.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.77 : 697.87 = 358.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.77/697.87 = 358.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.77x = 697.87 × 358.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.77x = 249,935.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,935.16/505.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.17

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