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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.02, 696.97 and 283.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.02, 696.97 and 283.99 is: 391.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.02 : 696.97 = 283.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.02/696.97 = 283.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.02x = 696.97 × 283.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.02x = 197,930.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,930.83/505.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.92

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