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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.31, 697.29 and 284.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.31, 697.29 and 284.22 is: 392.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.31 : 697.29 = 284.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.31/697.29 = 284.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.31x = 697.29 × 284.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.31x = 198,182.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,182.02/505.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.20

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