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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.57, 699.03 and 340.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.57, 699.03 and 340.76 is: 470.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.57 : 699.03 = 340.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.57/699.03 = 340.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.57x = 699.03 × 340.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.57x = 238,201.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,201.46/506.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.22

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