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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.87, 698.08 and 284.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.87, 698.08 and 284.83 is: 393.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.87 : 698.08 = 284.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.87/698.08 = 284.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.87x = 698.08 × 284.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.87x = 198,834.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,834.13/505.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.06

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