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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.74, 697.11 and 395.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.74, 697.11 and 395.03 is: 544.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.74 : 697.11 = 395.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.74/697.11 = 395.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.74x = 697.11 × 395.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.74x = 275,375.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,375.70/505.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.50

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