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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.44, 697.52 and 309.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.44, 697.52 and 309.06 is: 426.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.44 : 697.52 = 309.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.44/697.52 = 309.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.44x = 697.52 × 309.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.44x = 215,575.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,575.53/505.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.51

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