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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.75, 699.33 and 285.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.75, 699.33 and 285.68 is: 394.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.75 : 699.33 = 285.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.75/699.33 = 285.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.75x = 699.33 × 285.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.75x = 199,781.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,781.10/506.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.24

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