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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.21, 696.50 and 411.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.21, 696.50 and 411.82 is: 567.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.21 : 696.50 = 411.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.21/696.50 = 411.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.21x = 696.50 × 411.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.21x = 286,832.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,832.63/505.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.75

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