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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.05, 698.33 and 285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.05, 698.33 and 285 is: 393.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.05 : 698.33 = 285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.05/698.33 = 285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.05x = 698.33 × 285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.05x = 199,024.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,024.05/506.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.29

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