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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.20, 697.08 and 284.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.20, 697.08 and 284.06 is: 391.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.20 : 697.08 = 284.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.20/697.08 = 284.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.20x = 697.08 × 284.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.20x = 198,012.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,012.54/505.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.95

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