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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.20, 697.44 and 340.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.20, 697.44 and 340.28 is: 469.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.20 : 697.44 = 340.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.20/697.44 = 340.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.20x = 697.44 × 340.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.20x = 237,326.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,326.63/505.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.77

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