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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.82, 697.92 and 309.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.82, 697.92 and 309.34 is: 426.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.82 : 697.92 = 309.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.82/697.92 = 309.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.82x = 697.92 × 309.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.82x = 215,894.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,894.57/505.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.82

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