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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.68, 694.96 and 296.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.68, 694.96 and 296.64 is: 409.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.68 : 694.96 = 296.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.68/694.96 = 296.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.68x = 694.96 × 296.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.68x = 206,152.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,152.93/503.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.29

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