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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506, 698 and 339.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506, 698 and 339.92 is: 468.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506 : 698 = 339.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506/698 = 339.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506x = 698 × 339.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506x = 237,264.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,264.16/506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.90

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