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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.25, 698.35 and 340.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.25, 698.35 and 340.18 is: 469.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.25 : 698.35 = 340.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.25/698.35 = 340.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.25x = 698.35 × 340.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.25x = 237,564.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,564.70/506.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.26

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