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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.04, 697.54 and 340.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.04, 697.54 and 340.01 is: 469.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.04 : 697.54 = 340.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.04/697.54 = 340.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.04x = 697.54 × 340.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.04x = 237,167.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,167.09/505.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.60

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