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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.42, 697.55 and 295.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.42, 697.55 and 295.59 is: 407.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.42 : 697.55 = 295.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.42/697.55 = 295.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.42x = 697.55 × 295.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.42x = 206,188.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,188.51/505.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.96

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