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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.38, 697.46 and 284.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.38, 697.46 and 284.34 is: 392.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.38 : 697.46 = 284.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.38/697.46 = 284.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.38x = 697.46 × 284.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.38x = 198,315.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,315.78/505.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.41

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