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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.49, 697.57 and 284.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.49, 697.57 and 284.51 is: 392.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.49 : 697.57 = 284.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.49/697.57 = 284.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.49x = 697.57 × 284.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.49x = 198,465.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,465.64/505.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.62

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