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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.79, 699.27 and 282.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.79, 699.27 and 282.71 is: 390.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.79 : 699.27 = 282.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.79/699.27 = 282.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.79x = 699.27 × 282.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.79x = 197,691.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,691.31/506.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.09

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