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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.37, 698.78 and 340.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.37, 698.78 and 340.58 is: 469.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.37 : 698.78 = 340.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.37/698.78 = 340.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.37x = 698.78 × 340.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.37x = 237,985.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,985.30/506.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.98

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