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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.00, 697.54 and 386.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.00, 697.54 and 386.25 is: 533.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.00 : 697.54 = 386.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.00/697.54 = 386.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.00x = 697.54 × 386.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.00x = 269,424.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,424.47/505.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.52

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