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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.36, 697.40 and 284.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.36, 697.40 and 284.29 is: 392.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.36 : 697.40 = 284.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.36/697.40 = 284.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.36x = 697.40 × 284.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.36x = 198,263.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,263.85/505.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.32

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