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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.39, 698.10 and 358.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.39, 698.10 and 358.97 is: 494.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.39 : 698.10 = 358.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.39/698.10 = 358.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.39x = 698.10 × 358.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.39x = 250,596.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,596.96/506.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.87

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