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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.57, 698.54 and 357.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.57, 698.54 and 357.32 is: 492.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.57 : 698.54 = 357.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.57/698.54 = 357.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.57x = 698.54 × 357.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.57x = 249,597.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,597.03/506.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.72

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