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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.91, 699.57 and 297.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.91, 699.57 and 297.03 is: 409.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.91 : 699.57 = 297.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.91/699.57 = 297.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.91x = 699.57 × 297.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.91x = 207,793.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,793.28/506.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.92

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