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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.17, 696.96 and 295.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.17, 696.96 and 295.27 is: 407.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.17 : 696.96 = 295.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.17/696.96 = 295.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.17x = 696.96 × 295.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.17x = 205,792.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,792.73/505.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.37

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