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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.44, 697.50 and 331.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.44, 697.50 and 331.11 is: 456.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.44 : 697.50 = 331.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.44/697.50 = 331.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.44x = 697.50 × 331.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.44x = 230,949.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,949.23/505.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.93

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