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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.44, 697.54 and 306.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.44, 697.54 and 306.34 is: 422.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.44 : 697.54 = 306.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.44/697.54 = 306.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.44x = 697.54 × 306.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.44x = 213,684.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,684.40/505.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.77

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