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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.41, 697.46 and 295.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.41, 697.46 and 295.56 is: 407.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.41 : 697.46 = 295.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.41/697.46 = 295.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.41x = 697.46 × 295.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.41x = 206,139.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,139.80/505.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.87

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