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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.24, 694.74 and 348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.24, 694.74 and 348.20 is: 480.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.24 : 694.74 = 348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.24/694.74 = 348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.24x = 694.74 × 348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.24x = 241,908.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,908.47/503.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.70

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