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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.11, 697.04 and 295.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.11, 697.04 and 295.41 is: 407.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.11 : 697.04 = 295.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.11/697.04 = 295.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.11x = 697.04 × 295.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.11x = 205,907.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,907.62/505.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.65

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