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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.56, 697.02 and 330.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.56, 697.02 and 330.84 is: 456.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.56 : 697.02 = 330.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.56/697.02 = 330.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.56x = 697.02 × 330.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.56x = 230,602.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,602.10/505.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.13

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