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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.19, 697.11 and 295.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.19, 697.11 and 295.31 is: 407.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.19 : 697.11 = 295.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.19/697.11 = 295.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.19x = 697.11 × 295.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.19x = 205,863.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,863.55/505.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.50

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