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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.95, 697.89 and 319.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.95, 697.89 and 319.38 is: 440.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.95 : 697.89 = 319.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.95/697.89 = 319.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.95x = 697.89 × 319.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.95x = 222,892.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,892.11/505.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.54

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