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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.61, 697.66 and 284.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.61, 697.66 and 284.53 is: 392.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.61 : 697.66 = 284.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.61/697.66 = 284.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.61x = 697.66 × 284.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.61x = 198,505.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,505.65/505.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.61

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