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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.59, 699.06 and 285.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.59, 699.06 and 285.56 is: 394.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.59 : 699.06 = 285.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.59/699.06 = 285.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.59x = 699.06 × 285.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.59x = 199,618.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,618.65/506.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.05

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