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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506, 698.40 and 350.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506, 698.40 and 350.96 is: 484.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506 : 698.40 = 350.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506/698.40 = 350.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506x = 698.40 × 350.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506x = 245,110.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,110.46/506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.41

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