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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.84, 699.32 and 297.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.84, 699.32 and 297.02 is: 409.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.84 : 699.32 = 297.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.84/699.32 = 297.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.84x = 699.32 × 297.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.84x = 207,714.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,714.52/506.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.83

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