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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.40, 697.37 and 295.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.40, 697.37 and 295.54 is: 407.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.40 : 697.37 = 295.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.40/697.37 = 295.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.40x = 697.37 × 295.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.40x = 206,097.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,097.51/505.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.79

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