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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.26, 698.73 and 358.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.26, 698.73 and 358.90 is: 495.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.26 : 698.73 = 358.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.26/698.73 = 358.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.26x = 698.73 × 358.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.26x = 250,774.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,774.20/506.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.35

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