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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.53, 697.66 and 284.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.53, 697.66 and 284.49 is: 392.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.53 : 697.66 = 284.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.53/697.66 = 284.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.53x = 697.66 × 284.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.53x = 198,475.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,475.87/505.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.61

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