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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.02, 696.92 and 295.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.02, 696.92 and 295.34 is: 407.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.02 : 696.92 = 295.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.02/696.92 = 295.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.02x = 696.92 × 295.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.02x = 205,828.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,828.35/505.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.56

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