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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.08, 698.38 and 285.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.08, 698.38 and 285.04 is: 393.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.08 : 698.38 = 285.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.08/698.38 = 285.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.08x = 698.38 × 285.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.08x = 199,066.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,066.24/506.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.35

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