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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.24, 698.88 and 405.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.24, 698.88 and 405.56 is: 559.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.24 : 698.88 = 405.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.24/698.88 = 405.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.24x = 698.88 × 405.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.24x = 283,437.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,437.77/506.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.89

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