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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.44, 697.54 and 284.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.44, 697.54 and 284.40 is: 392.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.44 : 697.54 = 284.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.44/697.54 = 284.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.44x = 697.54 × 284.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.44x = 198,380.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,380.38/505.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.49

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