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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.35, 698.75 and 285.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.35, 698.75 and 285.30 is: 393.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.35 : 698.75 = 285.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.35/698.75 = 285.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.35x = 698.75 × 285.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.35x = 199,349.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,349.88/506.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.70

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