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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.42, 697.16 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.42, 697.16 and 318.60 is: 439.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.42 : 697.16 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.42/697.16 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.42x = 697.16 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.42x = 222,115.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,115.97/505.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.47

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