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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.77, 699.33 and 285.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.77, 699.33 and 285.72 is: 394.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.77 : 699.33 = 285.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.77/699.33 = 285.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.77x = 699.33 × 285.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.77x = 199,812.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,812.57/506.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.29

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