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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.17, 697.24 and 284.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.17, 697.24 and 284.19 is: 392.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.17 : 697.24 = 284.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.17/697.24 = 284.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.17x = 697.24 × 284.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.17x = 198,145.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,145.31/505.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.24

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