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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.30, 697.15 and 387.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.30, 697.15 and 387.37 is: 534.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.30 : 697.15 = 387.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.30/697.15 = 387.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.30x = 697.15 × 387.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.30x = 270,055.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,055.00/505.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.44

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