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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.61, 699.27 and 319.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.61, 699.27 and 319.98 is: 441.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.61 : 699.27 = 319.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.61/699.27 = 319.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.61x = 699.27 × 319.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.61x = 223,752.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,752.41/506.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.67

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