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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.50, 697.75 and 295.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.50, 697.75 and 295.73 is: 408.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.50 : 697.75 = 295.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.50/697.75 = 295.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.50x = 697.75 × 295.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.50x = 206,345.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,345.61/505.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.20

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