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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.33, 697.38 and 284.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.33, 697.38 and 284.33 is: 392.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.33 : 697.38 = 284.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.33/697.38 = 284.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.33x = 697.38 × 284.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.33x = 198,287.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,287.80/505.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.39

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