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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.31, 698.64 and 293.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.31, 698.64 and 293.59 is: 405.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.31 : 698.64 = 293.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.31/698.64 = 293.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.31x = 698.64 × 293.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.31x = 205,117.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,117.23/506.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.12

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