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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.71, 697.83 and 284.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.71, 697.83 and 284.66 is: 392.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.71 : 697.83 = 284.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.71/697.83 = 284.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.71x = 697.83 × 284.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.71x = 198,639.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,639.38/505.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.79

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