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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.36, 698.68 and 319.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.36, 698.68 and 319.52 is: 440.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.36 : 698.68 = 319.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.36/698.68 = 319.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.36x = 698.68 × 319.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.36x = 223,242.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,242.23/506.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.88

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