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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.90, 697.87 and 340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.90, 697.87 and 340.20 is: 469.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.90 : 697.87 = 340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.90/697.87 = 340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.90x = 697.87 × 340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.90x = 237,413.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,413.89/505.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.29

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