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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506, 698.28 and 331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506, 698.28 and 331.40 is: 457.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506 : 698.28 = 331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506/698.28 = 331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506x = 698.28 × 331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506x = 231,409.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,409.99/506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.33

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