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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.67, 699.09 and 307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.67, 699.09 and 307.44 is: 424.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.67 : 699.09 = 307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.67/699.09 = 307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.67x = 699.09 × 307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.67x = 214,928.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,928.23/506.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.20

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