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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.94, 698.19 and 284.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.94, 698.19 and 284.87 is: 393.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.94 : 698.19 = 284.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.94/698.19 = 284.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.94x = 698.19 × 284.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.94x = 198,888.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,888.47/505.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.10

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