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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.82, 699.15 and 359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.82, 699.15 and 359.52 is: 495.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.82 : 699.15 = 359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.82/699.15 = 359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.82x = 699.15 × 359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.82x = 251,358.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,358.41/506.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.95

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