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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.79, 699.03 and 320.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.79, 699.03 and 320.51 is: 442.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.79 : 699.03 = 320.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.79/699.03 = 320.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.79x = 699.03 × 320.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.79x = 224,047.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,047.85/506.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.09

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