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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.28, 697.12 and 308.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.28, 697.12 and 308.72 is: 425.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.28 : 697.12 = 308.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.28/697.12 = 308.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.28x = 697.12 × 308.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.28x = 215,214.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,214.89/505.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.93

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