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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.95, 698.15 and 284.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.95, 698.15 and 284.90 is: 393.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.95 : 698.15 = 284.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.95/698.15 = 284.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.95x = 698.15 × 284.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.95x = 198,902.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,902.94/505.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.13

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