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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.92, 698.14 and 284.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.92, 698.14 and 284.86 is: 393.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.92 : 698.14 = 284.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.92/698.14 = 284.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.92x = 698.14 × 284.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.92x = 198,872.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,872.16/505.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.09

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