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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.03, 696.68 and 318.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.03, 696.68 and 318.17 is: 438.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.03 : 696.68 = 318.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.03/696.68 = 318.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.03x = 696.68 × 318.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.03x = 221,662.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,662.68/505.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.91

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