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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.29, 696.29 and 365.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.29, 696.29 and 365.16 is: 503.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.29 : 696.29 = 365.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.29/696.29 = 365.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.29x = 696.29 × 365.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.29x = 254,257.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,257.26/505.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.19

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