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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.14, 697.17 and 295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.14, 697.17 and 295.44 is: 407.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.14 : 697.17 = 295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.14/697.17 = 295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.14x = 697.17 × 295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.14x = 205,971.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,971.90/505.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.75

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