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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.98, 697.98 and 358.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.98, 697.98 and 358.35 is: 494.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.98 : 697.98 = 358.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.98/697.98 = 358.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.98x = 697.98 × 358.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.98x = 250,121.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,121.13/505.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.33

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