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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.34, 697.34 and 308.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.34, 697.34 and 308.92 is: 426.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.34 : 697.34 = 308.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.34/697.34 = 308.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.34x = 697.34 × 308.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.34x = 215,422.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,422.27/505.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.29

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