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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.16, 697.55 and 347.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.16, 697.55 and 347.75 is: 480.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.16 : 697.55 = 347.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.16/697.55 = 347.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.16x = 697.55 × 347.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.16x = 242,573.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,573.01/505.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.19

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