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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.04, 698.40 and 331.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.04, 698.40 and 331.38 is: 457.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.04 : 698.40 = 331.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.04/698.40 = 331.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.04x = 698.40 × 331.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.04x = 231,435.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,435.79/506.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.35

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