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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.29, 697.22 and 319.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.29, 697.22 and 319.03 is: 440.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.29 : 697.22 = 319.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.29/697.22 = 319.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.29x = 697.22 × 319.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.29x = 222,435.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,435.84/505.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.22

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