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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.54, 699.04 and 296.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.54, 699.04 and 296.70 is: 409.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.54 : 699.04 = 296.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.54/699.04 = 296.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.54x = 699.04 × 296.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.54x = 207,405.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,405.17/506.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.45

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