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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.18, 697.59 and 319

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.18, 697.59 and 319 is: 440.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.18 : 697.59 = 319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.18/697.59 = 319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.18x = 697.59 × 319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.18x = 222,531.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,531.21/505.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.50

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