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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.32, 697.40 and 295.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.32, 697.40 and 295.61 is: 407.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.32 : 697.40 = 295.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.32/697.40 = 295.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.32x = 697.40 × 295.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.32x = 206,153.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,153.45/505.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.97

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