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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.57, 697.66 and 295.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.57, 697.66 and 295.74 is: 408.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.57 : 697.66 = 295.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.57/697.66 = 295.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.57x = 697.66 × 295.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.57x = 206,325.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,325.97/505.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.11

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