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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.36, 694.56 and 348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.36, 694.56 and 348.32 is: 480.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.36 : 694.56 = 348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.36/694.56 = 348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.36x = 694.56 × 348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.36x = 241,929.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,929.14/503.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.63

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