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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.25, 697.24 and 284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.25, 697.24 and 284.20 is: 392.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.25 : 697.24 = 284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.25/697.24 = 284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.25x = 697.24 × 284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.25x = 198,154.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,154.90/505.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.19

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