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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.50, 697.73 and 331.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.50, 697.73 and 331.08 is: 456.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.50 : 697.73 = 331.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.50/697.73 = 331.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.50x = 697.73 × 331.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.50x = 231,002.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,002.79/505.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.98

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