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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.14, 698.48 and 285.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.14, 698.48 and 285.09 is: 393.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.14 : 698.48 = 285.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.14/698.48 = 285.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.14x = 698.48 × 285.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.14x = 199,133.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,133.38/506.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.44

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