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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.23, 697.28 and 284.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.23, 697.28 and 284.22 is: 392.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.23 : 697.28 = 284.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.23/697.28 = 284.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.23x = 697.28 × 284.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.23x = 198,179.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,179.41/505.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.26

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