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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.46, 697.55 and 284.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.46, 697.55 and 284.40 is: 392.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.46 : 697.55 = 284.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.46/697.55 = 284.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.46x = 697.55 × 284.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.46x = 198,381.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,381.80/505.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.48

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