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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.64, 697.78 and 284.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.64, 697.78 and 284.62 is: 392.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.64 : 697.78 = 284.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.64/697.78 = 284.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.64x = 697.78 × 284.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.64x = 198,599.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,599.69/505.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.77

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