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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.64, 698.45 and 359.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.64, 698.45 and 359.22 is: 495.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.64 : 698.45 = 359.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.64/698.45 = 359.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.64x = 698.45 × 359.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.64x = 250,895.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,895.41/506.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.21

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