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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.20, 698.97 and 319.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.20, 698.97 and 319.99 is: 441.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.20 : 698.97 = 319.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.20/698.97 = 319.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.20x = 698.97 × 319.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.20x = 223,663.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,663.41/506.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.85

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