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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.85, 698.08 and 284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.85, 698.08 and 284.80 is: 393.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.85 : 698.08 = 284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.85/698.08 = 284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.85x = 698.08 × 284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.85x = 198,811.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,811.76/505.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.03

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