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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505, 697.50 and 407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505, 697.50 and 407.44 is: 562.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505 : 697.50 = 407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505/697.50 = 407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505x = 697.50 × 407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505x = 284,189.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,189.40/505
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.75

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