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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.47, 698.76 and 285.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.47, 698.76 and 285.37 is: 393.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.47 : 698.76 = 285.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.47/698.76 = 285.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.47x = 698.76 × 285.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.47x = 199,405.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,405.14/506.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.72

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