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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.98, 699.69 and 285.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.98, 699.69 and 285.97 is: 394.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.98 : 699.69 = 285.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.98/699.69 = 285.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.98x = 699.69 × 285.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.98x = 200,090.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,090.35/506.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.67

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