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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.59, 697.82 and 295.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.59, 697.82 and 295.90 is: 408.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.59 : 697.82 = 295.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.59/697.82 = 295.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.59x = 697.82 × 295.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.59x = 206,485.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,485.64/505.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.40

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