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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.20, 697.07 and 365.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.20, 697.07 and 365.53 is: 504.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.20 : 697.07 = 365.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.20/697.07 = 365.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.20x = 697.07 × 365.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.20x = 254,800.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,800.00/505.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.35

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