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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.20, 697.14 and 431.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.20, 697.14 and 431.40 is: 595.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.20 : 697.14 = 431.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.20/697.14 = 431.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.20x = 697.14 × 431.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.20x = 300,746.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,746.20/505.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.30

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