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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.07, 696.89 and 318.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.07, 696.89 and 318.59 is: 439.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.07 : 696.89 = 318.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.07/696.89 = 318.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.07x = 696.89 × 318.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.07x = 222,018.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,018.70/505.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.58

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