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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.24, 697.40 and 431.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.24, 697.40 and 431.80 is: 596.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.24 : 697.40 = 431.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.24/697.40 = 431.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.24x = 697.40 × 431.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.24x = 301,137.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,137.32/505.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.03

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