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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.91, 699.71 and 359.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.91, 699.71 and 359.58 is: 496.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.91 : 699.71 = 359.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.91/699.71 = 359.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.91x = 699.71 × 359.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.91x = 251,601.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,601.72/506.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.34

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