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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.44, 697.35 and 318.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.44, 697.35 and 318.87 is: 439.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.44 : 697.35 = 318.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.44/697.35 = 318.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.44x = 697.35 × 318.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.44x = 222,363.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,363.99/505.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.94

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