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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.50, 697.56 and 295.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.50, 697.56 and 295.58 is: 407.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.50 : 697.56 = 295.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.50/697.56 = 295.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.50x = 697.56 × 295.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.50x = 206,181.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,181.30/505.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.88

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