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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.95, 698.16 and 284.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.95, 698.16 and 284.91 is: 393.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.95 : 698.16 = 284.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.95/698.16 = 284.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.95x = 698.16 × 284.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.95x = 198,912.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,912.77/505.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.15

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