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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.91, 698.33 and 358.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.91, 698.33 and 358.58 is: 494.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.91 : 698.33 = 358.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.91/698.33 = 358.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.91x = 698.33 × 358.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.91x = 250,409.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,409.81/505.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.97

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