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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.42, 697.54 and 308.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.42, 697.54 and 308.96 is: 426.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.42 : 697.54 = 308.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.42/697.54 = 308.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.42x = 697.54 × 308.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.42x = 215,511.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,511.96/505.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.40

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