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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.74, 697.77 and 295.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.74, 697.77 and 295.86 is: 408.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.74 : 697.77 = 295.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.74/697.77 = 295.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.74x = 697.77 × 295.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.74x = 206,442.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,442.23/505.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.20

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