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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.03, 696.92 and 295.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.03, 696.92 and 295.22 is: 407.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.03 : 696.92 = 295.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.03/696.92 = 295.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.03x = 696.92 × 295.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.03x = 205,744.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,744.72/505.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.39

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