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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.20, 696.92 and 308.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.20, 696.92 and 308.72 is: 425.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.20 : 696.92 = 308.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.20/696.92 = 308.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.20x = 696.92 × 308.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.20x = 215,153.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,153.14/505.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.88

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