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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.72, 698.32 and 309.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.72, 698.32 and 309.54 is: 427.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.72 : 698.32 = 309.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.72/698.32 = 309.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.72x = 698.32 × 309.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.72x = 216,157.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,157.97/505.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.43

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