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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.12, 698.45 and 285.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.12, 698.45 and 285.08 is: 393.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.12 : 698.45 = 285.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.12/698.45 = 285.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.12x = 698.45 × 285.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.12x = 199,109.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,109.21/506.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.41

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