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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.36, 697.62 and 389.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.36, 697.62 and 389.44 is: 537.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.36 : 697.62 = 389.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.36/697.62 = 389.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.36x = 697.62 × 389.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.36x = 271,681.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,681.13/505.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.60

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