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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.23, 696.96 and 308.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.23, 696.96 and 308.40 is: 425.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.23 : 696.96 = 308.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.23/696.96 = 308.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.23x = 696.96 × 308.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.23x = 214,942.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,942.46/505.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.43

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