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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.16, 698.53 and 285.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.16, 698.53 and 285.13 is: 393.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.16 : 698.53 = 285.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.16/698.53 = 285.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.16x = 698.53 × 285.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.16x = 199,171.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,171.86/506.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.50

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