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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.14, 697.07 and 281.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.14, 697.07 and 281.07 is: 387.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.14 : 697.07 = 281.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.14/697.07 = 281.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.14x = 697.07 × 281.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.14x = 195,926.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,926.17/505.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.87

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