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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505, 696.54 and 399.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505, 696.54 and 399.88 is: 551.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505 : 696.54 = 399.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505/696.54 = 399.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505x = 696.54 × 399.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505x = 278,532.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,532.42/505
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.55

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