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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.26, 697.40 and 295.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.26, 697.40 and 295.50 is: 407.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.26 : 697.40 = 295.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.26/697.40 = 295.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.26x = 697.40 × 295.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.26x = 206,081.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,081.70/505.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.87

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