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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.90, 698.10 and 284.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.90, 698.10 and 284.88 is: 393.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.90 : 698.10 = 284.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.90/698.10 = 284.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.90x = 698.10 × 284.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.90x = 198,874.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,874.73/505.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.11

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