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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.64, 695.28 and 356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.64, 695.28 and 356.64 is: 492.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.64 : 695.28 = 356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.64/695.28 = 356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.64x = 695.28 × 356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.64x = 247,964.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,964.66/503.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.35

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