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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.39, 697.21 and 308.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.39, 697.21 and 308.83 is: 426.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.39 : 697.21 = 308.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.39/697.21 = 308.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.39x = 697.21 × 308.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.39x = 215,319.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,319.36/505.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.05

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