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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.36, 697.64 and 308.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.36, 697.64 and 308.98 is: 426.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.36 : 697.64 = 308.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.36/697.64 = 308.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.36x = 697.64 × 308.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.36x = 215,556.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,556.81/505.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.54

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