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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.22, 697.46 and 347.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.22, 697.46 and 347.90 is: 480.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.22 : 697.46 = 347.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.22/697.46 = 347.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.22x = 697.46 × 347.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.22x = 242,641.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,641.11/505.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.27

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