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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.87, 699.49 and 297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.87, 699.49 and 297.20 is: 410.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.87 : 699.49 = 297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.87/699.49 = 297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.87x = 699.49 × 297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.87x = 207,888.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,888.88/506.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.15

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