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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.58, 697.80 and 328.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.58, 697.80 and 328.76 is: 453.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.58 : 697.80 = 328.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.58/697.80 = 328.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.58x = 697.80 × 328.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.58x = 229,408.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,408.73/505.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.75

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