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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.97, 699.54 and 282.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.97, 699.54 and 282.87 is: 390.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.97 : 699.54 = 282.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.97/699.54 = 282.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.97x = 699.54 × 282.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.97x = 197,882.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,882.76/506.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.33

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