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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.12, 698.28 and 340.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.12, 698.28 and 340.28 is: 469.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.12 : 698.28 = 340.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.12/698.28 = 340.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.12x = 698.28 × 340.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.12x = 237,610.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,610.72/506.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.48

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