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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.44, 697.50 and 295.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.44, 697.50 and 295.76 is: 408.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.44 : 697.50 = 295.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.44/697.50 = 295.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.44x = 697.50 × 295.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.44x = 206,292.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,292.60/505.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.14

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