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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.74, 699.08 and 285.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.74, 699.08 and 285.64 is: 394.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.74 : 699.08 = 285.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.74/699.08 = 285.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.74x = 699.08 × 285.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.74x = 199,685.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,685.21/506.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.06

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