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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.92, 699.52 and 285.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.92, 699.52 and 285.87 is: 394.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.92 : 699.52 = 285.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.92/699.52 = 285.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.92x = 699.52 × 285.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.92x = 199,971.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,971.78/506.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.48

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