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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.80, 697.88 and 309.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.80, 697.88 and 309.18 is: 426.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.80 : 697.88 = 309.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.80/697.88 = 309.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.80x = 697.88 × 309.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.80x = 215,770.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,770.54/505.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.59

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