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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.87, 699.47 and 285.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.87, 699.47 and 285.82 is: 394.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.87 : 699.47 = 285.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.87/699.47 = 285.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.87x = 699.47 × 285.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.87x = 199,922.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,922.52/506.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.43

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