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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.23, 697.26 and 295.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.23, 697.26 and 295.50 is: 407.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.23 : 697.26 = 295.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.23/697.26 = 295.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.23x = 697.26 × 295.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.23x = 206,042.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,042.94/505.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.82

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