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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.63, 697.74 and 284.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.63, 697.74 and 284.59 is: 392.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.63 : 697.74 = 284.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.63/697.74 = 284.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.63x = 697.74 × 284.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.63x = 198,569.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,569.83/505.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.72

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