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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.64, 697.85 and 284.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.64, 697.85 and 284.66 is: 392.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.64 : 697.85 = 284.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.64/697.85 = 284.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.64x = 697.85 × 284.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.64x = 198,652.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,652.68/505.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.87

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