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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.53, 699.02 and 331.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.53, 699.02 and 331.88 is: 457.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.53 : 699.02 = 331.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.53/699.02 = 331.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.53x = 699.02 × 331.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.53x = 231,986.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,986.85/506.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.99

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