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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.71, 697.70 and 387.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.71, 697.70 and 387.72 is: 534.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.71 : 697.70 = 387.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.71/697.70 = 387.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.71x = 697.70 × 387.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.71x = 270,513.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,513.21/505.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.92

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