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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.05, 697.04 and 308.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.05, 697.04 and 308.52 is: 425.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.05 : 697.04 = 308.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.05/697.04 = 308.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.05x = 697.04 × 308.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.05x = 215,050.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,050.78/505.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.80

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