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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.76, 699.34 and 299.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.76, 699.34 and 299.76 is: 413.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.76 : 699.34 = 299.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.76/699.34 = 299.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.76x = 699.34 × 299.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.76x = 209,634.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,634.16/506.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.68

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