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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.18, 698.41 and 285.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.18, 698.41 and 285.09 is: 393.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.18 : 698.41 = 285.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.18/698.41 = 285.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.18x = 698.41 × 285.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.18x = 199,105.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,105.84/506.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.35

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