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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.66, 697.82 and 309.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.66, 697.82 and 309.28 is: 426.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.66 : 697.82 = 309.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.66/697.82 = 309.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.66x = 697.82 × 309.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.66x = 215,818.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,818.28/505.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.81

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