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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506, 698.32 and 351.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506, 698.32 and 351.12 is: 484.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506 : 698.32 = 351.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506/698.32 = 351.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506x = 698.32 × 351.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506x = 245,194.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,194.12/506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.57

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