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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.46, 697.61 and 366.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.46, 697.61 and 366.03 is: 505.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.46 : 697.61 = 366.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.46/697.61 = 366.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.46x = 697.61 × 366.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.46x = 255,346.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,346.19/505.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.18

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