Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.98, 698.42 and 319.78
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 505.98, 698.42 and 319.78 is: 441.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505.98 : 698.42 = 319.78 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505.98/698.42 = 319.78/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505.98x = 698.42 × 319.78 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505.98x = 223,342.42 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,342.42/505.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441.41
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