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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.95, 699.51 and 285.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.95, 699.51 and 285.90 is: 394.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.95 : 699.51 = 285.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.95/699.51 = 285.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.95x = 699.51 × 285.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.95x = 199,989.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,989.91/506.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.50

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