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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.10, 696.99 and 284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.10, 696.99 and 284 is: 391.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.10 : 696.99 = 284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.10/696.99 = 284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.10x = 696.99 × 284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.10x = 197,945.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,945.16/505.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.89

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