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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.40, 697.50 and 308.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.40, 697.50 and 308.91 is: 426.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.40 : 697.50 = 308.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.40/697.50 = 308.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.40x = 697.50 × 308.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.40x = 215,464.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,464.73/505.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.33

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