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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.68, 697.86 and 284.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.68, 697.86 and 284.65 is: 392.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.68 : 697.86 = 284.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.68/697.86 = 284.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.68x = 697.86 × 284.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.68x = 198,646.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,646.19/505.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.83

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