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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.36, 698.70 and 351.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.36, 698.70 and 351.32 is: 484.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.36 : 698.70 = 351.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.36/698.70 = 351.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.36x = 698.70 × 351.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.36x = 245,467.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,467.28/506.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.77

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