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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.22, 696.86 and 365.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.22, 696.86 and 365.08 is: 503.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.22 : 696.86 = 365.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.22/696.86 = 365.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.22x = 696.86 × 365.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.22x = 254,409.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,409.65/505.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.56

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