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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.53, 697.52 and 306.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.53, 697.52 and 306.30 is: 422.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.53 : 697.52 = 306.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.53/697.52 = 306.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.53x = 697.52 × 306.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.53x = 213,650.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,650.38/505.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.63

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