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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.03, 698.35 and 285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.03, 698.35 and 285 is: 393.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.03 : 698.35 = 285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.03/698.35 = 285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.03x = 698.35 × 285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.03x = 199,029.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,029.75/506.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.32

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