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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.16, 698.52 and 285.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.16, 698.52 and 285.12 is: 393.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.16 : 698.52 = 285.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.16/698.52 = 285.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.16x = 698.52 × 285.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.16x = 199,162.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,162.02/506.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.48

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