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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.41, 697.47 and 284.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.41, 697.47 and 284.36 is: 392.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.41 : 697.47 = 284.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.41/697.47 = 284.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.41x = 697.47 × 284.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.41x = 198,329.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,329.08/505.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.42

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