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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.35, 698.02 and 340.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.35, 698.02 and 340.50 is: 469.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.35 : 698.02 = 340.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.35/698.02 = 340.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.35x = 698.02 × 340.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.35x = 237,675.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,675.81/506.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.39

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