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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.21, 697.22 and 284.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.21, 697.22 and 284.23 is: 392.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.21 : 697.22 = 284.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.21/697.22 = 284.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.21x = 697.22 × 284.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.21x = 198,173.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,173.72/505.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.26

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