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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.95, 699.27 and 320.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.95, 699.27 and 320.38 is: 441.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.95 : 699.27 = 320.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.95/699.27 = 320.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.95x = 699.27 × 320.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.95x = 224,032.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,032.12/506.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.92

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