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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.42, 697.29 and 306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.42, 697.29 and 306.18 is: 422.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.42 : 697.29 = 306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.42/697.29 = 306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.42x = 697.29 × 306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.42x = 213,497.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,497.61/505.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.41

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