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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.24, 694.13 and 354.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.24, 694.13 and 354.18 is: 488.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.24 : 694.13 = 354.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.24/694.13 = 354.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.24x = 694.13 × 354.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.24x = 245,844.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,844.89/503.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.52

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