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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.38, 697.61 and 318.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.38, 697.61 and 318.99 is: 440.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.38 : 697.61 = 318.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.38/697.61 = 318.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.38x = 697.61 × 318.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.38x = 222,531.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,531.52/505.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.33

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