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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.89, 697.41 and 358.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.89, 697.41 and 358.47 is: 494.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.89 : 697.41 = 358.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.89/697.41 = 358.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.89x = 697.41 × 358.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.89x = 250,000.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,000.56/505.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.18

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