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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.06, 697.03 and 308.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.06, 697.03 and 308.69 is: 426.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.06 : 697.03 = 308.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.06/697.03 = 308.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.06x = 697.03 × 308.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.06x = 215,164.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,164.55/505.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.02

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