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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.12, 696.99 and 284.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.12, 696.99 and 284.03 is: 391.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.12 : 696.99 = 284.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.12/696.99 = 284.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.12x = 696.99 × 284.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.12x = 197,966.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,966.07/505.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.92

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