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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.97, 699.52 and 307.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.97, 699.52 and 307.75 is: 424.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.97 : 699.52 = 307.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.97/699.52 = 307.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.97x = 699.52 × 307.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.97x = 215,277.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,277.28/506.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.64

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