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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.84, 699.68 and 340.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.84, 699.68 and 340.99 is: 470.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.84 : 699.68 = 340.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.84/699.68 = 340.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.84x = 699.68 × 340.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.84x = 238,583.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,583.88/506.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.73

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