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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.08, 698.28 and 358.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.08, 698.28 and 358.66 is: 494.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.08 : 698.28 = 358.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.08/698.28 = 358.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.08x = 698.28 × 358.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.08x = 250,441.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,441.61/506.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.87

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