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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.00, 697.17 and 379.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.00, 697.17 and 379.66 is: 524.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.00 : 697.17 = 379.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.00/697.17 = 379.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.00x = 697.17 × 379.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.00x = 264,684.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,684.87/505.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.13

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