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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.97, 699.66 and 285.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.97, 699.66 and 285.96 is: 394.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.97 : 699.66 = 285.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.97/699.66 = 285.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.97x = 699.66 × 285.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.97x = 200,077.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,077.25/506.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.65

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