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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.56, 697.71 and 284.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.56, 697.71 and 284.52 is: 392.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.56 : 697.71 = 284.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.56/697.71 = 284.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.56x = 697.71 × 284.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.56x = 198,512.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,512.45/505.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.66

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