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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.07, 696.98 and 284.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.07, 696.98 and 284.03 is: 391.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.07 : 696.98 = 284.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.07/696.98 = 284.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.07x = 696.98 × 284.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.07x = 197,960.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,960.94/505.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.95

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