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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.11, 696.93 and 308.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.11, 696.93 and 308.49 is: 425.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.11 : 696.93 = 308.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.11/696.93 = 308.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.11x = 696.93 × 308.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.11x = 214,995.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,995.94/505.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.64

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