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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.33, 698.64 and 309.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.33, 698.64 and 309.71 is: 427.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.33 : 698.64 = 309.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.33/698.64 = 309.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.33x = 698.64 × 309.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.33x = 216,372.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,372.30/506.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.33

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