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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.03, 698.40 and 285.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.03, 698.40 and 285.05 is: 393.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.03 : 698.40 = 285.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.03/698.40 = 285.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.03x = 698.40 × 285.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.03x = 199,080.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,080.67/506.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.42

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