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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.07, 698.38 and 285.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.07, 698.38 and 285.08 is: 393.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.07 : 698.38 = 285.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.07/698.38 = 285.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.07x = 698.38 × 285.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.07x = 199,089.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,089.97/506.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.40

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