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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.35, 697.34 and 284.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.35, 697.34 and 284.29 is: 392.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.35 : 697.34 = 284.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.35/697.34 = 284.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.35x = 697.34 × 284.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.35x = 198,246.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,246.79/505.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.30

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