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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.18, 696.96 and 308.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.18, 696.96 and 308.62 is: 425.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.18 : 696.96 = 308.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.18/696.96 = 308.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.18x = 696.96 × 308.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.18x = 215,095.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,095.80/505.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.78

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