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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.98, 698.10 and 284.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.98, 698.10 and 284.90 is: 393.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.98 : 698.10 = 284.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.98/698.10 = 284.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.98x = 698.10 × 284.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.98x = 198,888.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,888.69/505.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.08

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