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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.10, 697.07 and 295.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.10, 697.07 and 295.34 is: 407.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.10 : 697.07 = 295.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.10/697.07 = 295.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.10x = 697.07 × 295.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.10x = 205,871.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,871.18/505.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.59

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