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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.81, 699.03 and 320.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.81, 699.03 and 320.12 is: 441.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.81 : 699.03 = 320.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.81/699.03 = 320.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.81x = 699.03 × 320.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.81x = 223,772.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,772.61/506.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.53

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