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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.24, 698.61 and 285.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.24, 698.61 and 285.19 is: 393.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.24 : 698.61 = 285.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.24/698.61 = 285.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.24x = 698.61 × 285.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.24x = 199,240.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,240.23/506.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.57

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