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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.77, 697.89 and 284.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.77, 697.89 and 284.68 is: 392.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.77 : 697.89 = 284.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.77/697.89 = 284.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.77x = 697.89 × 284.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.77x = 198,675.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,675.33/505.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.82

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