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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.05, 696.95 and 295.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.05, 696.95 and 295.25 is: 407.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.05 : 696.95 = 295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.05/696.95 = 295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.05x = 696.95 × 295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.05x = 205,769.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,769.53/505.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.42

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