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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.41, 697.46 and 350.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.41, 697.46 and 350.25 is: 483.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.41 : 697.46 = 350.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.41/697.46 = 350.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.41x = 697.46 × 350.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.41x = 244,282.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,282.97/505.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.34

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