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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.16, 696.98 and 295.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.16, 696.98 and 295.24 is: 407.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.16 : 696.98 = 295.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.16/696.98 = 295.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.16x = 696.98 × 295.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.16x = 205,776.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,776.38/505.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.35

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