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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.04, 697.86 and 309.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.04, 697.86 and 309.12 is: 426.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.04 : 697.86 = 309.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.04/697.86 = 309.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.04x = 697.86 × 309.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.04x = 215,722.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,722.48/506.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.30

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