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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.22, 698.64 and 285.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.22, 698.64 and 285.23 is: 393.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.22 : 698.64 = 285.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.22/698.64 = 285.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.22x = 698.64 × 285.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.22x = 199,269.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,269.59/506.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.64

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