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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.99, 698.34 and 309.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.99, 698.34 and 309.61 is: 427.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.99 : 698.34 = 309.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.99/698.34 = 309.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.99x = 698.34 × 309.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.99x = 216,211.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,211.50/505.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.31

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