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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.39, 698.56 and 358.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.39, 698.56 and 358.77 is: 494.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.39 : 698.56 = 358.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.39/698.56 = 358.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.39x = 698.56 × 358.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.39x = 250,621.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,621.47/506.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.92

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