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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.22, 696.73 and 350.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.22, 696.73 and 350.02 is: 482.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.22 : 696.73 = 350.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.22/696.73 = 350.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.22x = 696.73 × 350.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.22x = 243,869.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,869.43/505.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.70

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