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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.88, 696.66 and 350.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.88, 696.66 and 350.36 is: 482.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.88 : 696.66 = 350.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.88/696.66 = 350.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.88x = 696.66 × 350.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.88x = 244,081.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,081.80/505.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.49

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