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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.73, 697.71 and 284.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.73, 697.71 and 284.63 is: 392.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.73 : 697.71 = 284.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.73/697.71 = 284.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.73x = 697.71 × 284.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.73x = 198,589.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,589.20/505.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.68

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