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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.76, 698.93 and 310.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.76, 698.93 and 310.08 is: 427.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.76 : 698.93 = 310.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.76/698.93 = 310.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.76x = 698.93 × 310.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.76x = 216,722.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,722.52/506.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.67

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