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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.61, 697.74 and 284.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.61, 697.74 and 284.55 is: 392.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.61 : 697.74 = 284.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.61/697.74 = 284.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.61x = 697.74 × 284.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.61x = 198,541.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,541.92/505.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.68

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