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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.93, 699.10 and 357.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.93, 699.10 and 357.65 is: 493.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.93 : 699.10 = 357.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.93/699.10 = 357.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.93x = 699.10 × 357.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.93x = 250,031.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,031.35/506.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.23

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