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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.07, 696.94 and 283.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.07, 696.94 and 283.97 is: 391.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.07 : 696.94 = 283.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.07/696.94 = 283.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.07x = 696.94 × 283.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.07x = 197,911.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,911.08/505.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.85

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