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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.27, 698.68 and 285.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.27, 698.68 and 285.25 is: 393.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.27 : 698.68 = 285.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.27/698.68 = 285.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.27x = 698.68 × 285.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.27x = 199,294.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,294.26/506.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.65

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