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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.10, 698.39 and 285.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.10, 698.39 and 285.05 is: 393.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.10 : 698.39 = 285.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.10/698.39 = 285.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.10x = 698.39 × 285.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.10x = 199,071.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,071.15/506.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.34

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