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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.62, 697.50 and 308.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.62, 697.50 and 308.97 is: 426.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.62 : 697.50 = 308.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.62/697.50 = 308.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.62x = 697.50 × 308.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.62x = 215,506.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,506.58/505.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.22

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