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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.53, 697.17 and 318.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.53, 697.17 and 318.70 is: 439.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.53 : 697.17 = 318.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.53/697.17 = 318.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.53x = 697.17 × 318.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.53x = 222,185.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,185.01/505.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.51

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