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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.16, 698.52 and 329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.16, 698.52 and 329.16 is: 454.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.16 : 698.52 = 329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.16/698.52 = 329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.16x = 698.52 × 329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.16x = 229,924.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,924.84/506.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.25

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