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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.05, 696.96 and 284.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.05, 696.96 and 284.01 is: 391.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.05 : 696.96 = 284.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.05/696.96 = 284.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.05x = 696.96 × 284.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.05x = 197,943.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,943.61/505.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.93

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