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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.16, 698.46 and 285.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.16, 698.46 and 285.09 is: 393.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.16 : 698.46 = 285.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.16/698.46 = 285.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.16x = 698.46 × 285.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.16x = 199,123.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,123.96/506.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.40

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