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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.79, 697.96 and 281.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.79, 697.96 and 281.74 is: 388.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.79 : 697.96 = 281.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.79/697.96 = 281.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.79x = 697.96 × 281.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.79x = 196,646.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,646.31/505.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.79

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