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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506, 698.22 and 281.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506, 698.22 and 281.90 is: 388.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506 : 698.22 = 281.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506/698.22 = 281.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506x = 698.22 × 281.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506x = 196,828.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,828.22/506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.99

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