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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.59, 699.14 and 285.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.59, 699.14 and 285.55 is: 394.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.59 : 699.14 = 285.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.59/699.14 = 285.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.59x = 699.14 × 285.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.59x = 199,638.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,638.39/506.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.08

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