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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.23, 698.38 and 340.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.23, 698.38 and 340.49 is: 469.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.23 : 698.38 = 340.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.23/698.38 = 340.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.23x = 698.38 × 340.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.23x = 237,791.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,791.41/506.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.73

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