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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.65, 696 and 374.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.65, 696 and 374.43 is: 515.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.65 : 696 = 374.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.65/696 = 374.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.65x = 696 × 374.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.65x = 260,603.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,603.28/505.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.38

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