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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.83, 697.98 and 309.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.83, 697.98 and 309.41 is: 426.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.83 : 697.98 = 309.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.83/697.98 = 309.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.83x = 697.98 × 309.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.83x = 215,961.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,961.99/505.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.95

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