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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.54, 699.04 and 285.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.54, 699.04 and 285.46 is: 393.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.54 : 699.04 = 285.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.54/699.04 = 285.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.54x = 699.04 × 285.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.54x = 199,547.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,547.96/506.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.94

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