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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.96, 699.64 and 285.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.96, 699.64 and 285.98 is: 394.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.96 : 699.64 = 285.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.96/699.64 = 285.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.96x = 699.64 × 285.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.96x = 200,082.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,082.77/506.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.67

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