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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.06, 698.37 and 350.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.06, 698.37 and 350.90 is: 484.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.06 : 698.37 = 350.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.06/698.37 = 350.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.06x = 698.37 × 350.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.06x = 245,059.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,059.78/506.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.25

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