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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.54, 698.94 and 285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.54, 698.94 and 285.48 is: 393.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.54 : 698.94 = 285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.54/698.94 = 285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.54x = 698.94 × 285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.54x = 199,533.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,533.39/506.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.91

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