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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.64, 699.41 and 320.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.64, 699.41 and 320.41 is: 442.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.64 : 699.41 = 320.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.64/699.41 = 320.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.64x = 699.41 × 320.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.64x = 224,092.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,092.86/506.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.31

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