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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.68, 697.96 and 309.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.68, 697.96 and 309.16 is: 426.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.68 : 697.96 = 309.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.68/697.96 = 309.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.68x = 697.96 × 309.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.68x = 215,781.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,781.31/505.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.72

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