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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.55, 698.98 and 285.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.55, 698.98 and 285.49 is: 393.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.55 : 698.98 = 285.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.55/698.98 = 285.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.55x = 698.98 × 285.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.55x = 199,551.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,551.80/506.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.94

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