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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.70, 695.49 and 348.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.70, 695.49 and 348.90 is: 481.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.70 : 695.49 = 348.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.70/695.49 = 348.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.70x = 695.49 × 348.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.70x = 242,656.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,656.46/503.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.75

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