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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.50, 697.58 and 284.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.50, 697.58 and 284.45 is: 392.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.50 : 697.58 = 284.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.50/697.58 = 284.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.50x = 697.58 × 284.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.50x = 198,426.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,426.47/505.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.54

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