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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.09, 697.71 and 374.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.09, 697.71 and 374.68 is: 517.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.09 : 697.71 = 374.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.09/697.71 = 374.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.09x = 697.71 × 374.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.09x = 261,417.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,417.98/505.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.57

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