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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.59, 699.04 and 285.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.59, 699.04 and 285.57 is: 394.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.59 : 699.04 = 285.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.59/699.04 = 285.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.59x = 699.04 × 285.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.59x = 199,624.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,624.14/506.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.06

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