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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.83, 697.87 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.83, 697.87 and 306.72 is: 423.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.83 : 697.87 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.83/697.87 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.83x = 697.87 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.83x = 214,050.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,050.69/505.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.17

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