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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.54, 697.01 and 411.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.54, 697.01 and 411.18 is: 566.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.54 : 697.01 = 411.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.54/697.01 = 411.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.54x = 697.01 × 411.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.54x = 286,591.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,591.90/505.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.90

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