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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.52, 697.61 and 284.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.52, 697.61 and 284.47 is: 392.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.52 : 697.61 = 284.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.52/697.61 = 284.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.52x = 697.61 × 284.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.52x = 198,445.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,445.95/505.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.56

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