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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.81, 699.31 and 341.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.81, 699.31 and 341.30 is: 470.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.81 : 699.31 = 341.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.81/699.31 = 341.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.81x = 699.31 × 341.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.81x = 238,674.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,674.50/506.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.93

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