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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.94, 699.58 and 310.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.94, 699.58 and 310.58 is: 428.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.94 : 699.58 = 310.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.94/699.58 = 310.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.94x = 699.58 × 310.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.94x = 217,274.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,274.78/506.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.60

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