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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.17, 698.49 and 282.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.17, 698.49 and 282.12 is: 389.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.17 : 698.49 = 282.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.17/698.49 = 282.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.17x = 698.49 × 282.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.17x = 197,058.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,058.00/506.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.31

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