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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.14, 698.68 and 309.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.14, 698.68 and 309.72 is: 427.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.14 : 698.68 = 309.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.14/698.68 = 309.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.14x = 698.68 × 309.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.14x = 216,395.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,395.17/506.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.54

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