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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.29, 697.40 and 295.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.29, 697.40 and 295.59 is: 407.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.29 : 697.40 = 295.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.29/697.40 = 295.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.29x = 697.40 × 295.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.29x = 206,146.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,146.71/505.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.97

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