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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.66, 699 and 320.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.66, 699 and 320.08 is: 441.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.66 : 699 = 320.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.66/699 = 320.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.66x = 699 × 320.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.66x = 223,735.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,735.92/506.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.59

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