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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.50, 698.77 and 319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.50, 698.77 and 319.92 is: 441.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.50 : 698.77 = 319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.50/698.77 = 319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.50x = 698.77 × 319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.50x = 223,550.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,550.50/506.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.36

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