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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.19, 697.12 and 284.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.19, 697.12 and 284.09 is: 392.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.19 : 697.12 = 284.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.19/697.12 = 284.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.19x = 697.12 × 284.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.19x = 198,045.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,045.85/505.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.03

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