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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.78, 698.36 and 348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.78, 698.36 and 348.60 is: 481.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.78 : 698.36 = 348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.78/698.36 = 348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.78x = 698.36 × 348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.78x = 243,449.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,449.17/505.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.34

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