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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.01, 697.26 and 330.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.01, 697.26 and 330.65 is: 456.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.01 : 697.26 = 330.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.01/697.26 = 330.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.01x = 697.26 × 330.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.01x = 230,549.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,549.02/505.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.52

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