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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.16, 698.13 and 319.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.16, 698.13 and 319.50 is: 440.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.16 : 698.13 = 319.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.16/698.13 = 319.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.16x = 698.13 × 319.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.16x = 223,052.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,052.54/506.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.68

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