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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.94, 698.44 and 348.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.94, 698.44 and 348.52 is: 481.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.94 : 698.44 = 348.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.94/698.44 = 348.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.94x = 698.44 × 348.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.94x = 243,420.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,420.31/505.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.12

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