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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.73, 698.94 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.73, 698.94 and 320.04 is: 441.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.73 : 698.94 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.73/698.94 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.73x = 698.94 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.73x = 223,688.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,688.76/506.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.44

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