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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.21, 697.23 and 308.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.21, 697.23 and 308.77 is: 426.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.21 : 697.23 = 308.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.21/697.23 = 308.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.21x = 697.23 × 308.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.21x = 215,283.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,283.71/505.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.13

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