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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.20, 694.80 and 348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.20, 694.80 and 348.40 is: 481.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.20 : 694.80 = 348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.20/694.80 = 348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.20x = 694.80 × 348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.20x = 242,068.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,068.32/503.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.06

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