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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.24, 698.40 and 331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.24, 698.40 and 331.52 is: 457.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.24 : 698.40 = 331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.24/698.40 = 331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.24x = 698.40 × 331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.24x = 231,533.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,533.57/506.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.36

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