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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.52, 698.98 and 359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.52, 698.98 and 359.40 is: 495.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.52 : 698.98 = 359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.52/698.98 = 359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.52x = 698.98 × 359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.52x = 251,213.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,213.41/506.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.96

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