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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.56, 697.48 and 372.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.56, 697.48 and 372.46 is: 513.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.56 : 697.48 = 372.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.56/697.48 = 372.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.56x = 697.48 × 372.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.56x = 259,783.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,783.40/505.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.85

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