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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.40, 697.74 and 348.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.40, 697.74 and 348.26 is: 480.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.40 : 697.74 = 348.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.40/697.74 = 348.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.40x = 697.74 × 348.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.40x = 242,994.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,994.93/505.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.80

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