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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.29, 697.21 and 284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.29, 697.21 and 284.16 is: 392.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.29 : 697.21 = 284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.29/697.21 = 284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.29x = 697.21 × 284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.29x = 198,117.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,117.18/505.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.09

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