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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.37, 697.38 and 284.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.37, 697.38 and 284.34 is: 392.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.37 : 697.38 = 284.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.37/697.38 = 284.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.37x = 697.38 × 284.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.37x = 198,293.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,293.03/505.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.38

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