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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.65, 697.83 and 284.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.65, 697.83 and 284.58 is: 392.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.65 : 697.83 = 284.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.65/697.83 = 284.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.65x = 697.83 × 284.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.65x = 198,588.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,588.46/505.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.74

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