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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.06, 697.05 and 374.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.06, 697.05 and 374.44 is: 516.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.06 : 697.05 = 374.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.06/697.05 = 374.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.06x = 697.05 × 374.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.06x = 261,003.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,003.40/505.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.78

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