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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.08, 696.84 and 283.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.08, 696.84 and 283.99 is: 391.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.08 : 696.84 = 283.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.08/696.84 = 283.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.08x = 696.84 × 283.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.08x = 197,894.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,894.91/505.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.81

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