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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.88, 698 and 284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.88, 698 and 284.80 is: 392.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.88 : 698 = 284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.88/698 = 284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.88x = 698 × 284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.88x = 198,790.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,790.40/505.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.96

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