Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.80, 697.14 and 500.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 505.80, 697.14 and 500.40 is: 689.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505.80 : 697.14 = 500.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505.80/697.14 = 500.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505.80x = 697.14 × 500.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505.80x = 348,848.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,848.86/505.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 689.70
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