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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.46, 698.92 and 285.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.46, 698.92 and 285.39 is: 393.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.46 : 698.92 = 285.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.46/698.92 = 285.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.46x = 698.92 × 285.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.46x = 199,468.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,468.47/506.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.85

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