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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.24, 697.03 and 292.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.24, 697.03 and 292.41 is: 403.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.24 : 697.03 = 292.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.24/697.03 = 292.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.24x = 697.03 × 292.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.24x = 203,819.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,819.55/505.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.41

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