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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506, 698.31 and 309.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506, 698.31 and 309.56 is: 427.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506 : 698.31 = 309.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506/698.31 = 309.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506x = 698.31 × 309.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506x = 216,168.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,168.84/506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.21

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