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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505, 696.90 and 283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505, 696.90 and 283.96 is: 391.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505 : 696.90 = 283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505/696.90 = 283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505x = 696.90 × 283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505x = 197,891.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,891.72/505
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.86

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