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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.40, 697.26 and 374.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.40, 697.26 and 374.72 is: 516.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.40 : 697.26 = 374.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.40/697.26 = 374.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.40x = 697.26 × 374.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.40x = 261,277.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,277.27/505.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.97

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