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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.31, 698.67 and 285.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.31, 698.67 and 285.22 is: 393.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.31 : 698.67 = 285.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.31/698.67 = 285.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.31x = 698.67 × 285.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.31x = 199,274.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,274.66/506.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.58

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