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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.06, 697.18 and 295.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.06, 697.18 and 295.31 is: 407.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.06 : 697.18 = 295.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.06/697.18 = 295.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.06x = 697.18 × 295.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.06x = 205,881.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,881.96/505.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.64

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