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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.16, 696.74 and 318.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.16, 696.74 and 318.50 is: 439.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.16 : 696.74 = 318.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.16/696.74 = 318.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.16x = 696.74 × 318.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.16x = 221,911.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,911.69/505.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.29

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