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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.58, 698.97 and 359.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.58, 698.97 and 359.16 is: 495.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.58 : 698.97 = 359.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.58/698.97 = 359.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.58x = 698.97 × 359.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.58x = 251,042.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,042.07/506.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.56

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