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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.26, 697.26 and 284.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.26, 697.26 and 284.21 is: 392.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.26 : 697.26 = 284.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.26/697.26 = 284.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.26x = 697.26 × 284.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.26x = 198,168.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,168.26/505.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.21

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