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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.66, 697.80 and 284.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.66, 697.80 and 284.61 is: 392.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.66 : 697.80 = 284.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.66/697.80 = 284.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.66x = 697.80 × 284.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.66x = 198,601.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,601.12/505.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.76

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