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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.69, 699.27 and 285.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.69, 699.27 and 285.66 is: 394.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.69 : 699.27 = 285.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.69/699.27 = 285.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.69x = 699.27 × 285.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.69x = 199,753.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,753.47/506.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.24

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