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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.37, 697.29 and 308.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.37, 697.29 and 308.81 is: 426.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.37 : 697.29 = 308.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.37/697.29 = 308.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.37x = 697.29 × 308.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.37x = 215,330.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,330.12/505.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.08

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