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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.10, 697.01 and 305.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.10, 697.01 and 305.98 is: 422.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.10 : 697.01 = 305.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.10/697.01 = 305.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.10x = 697.01 × 305.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.10x = 213,273.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,273.49/505.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.24

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