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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.71, 694.70 and 354.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.71, 694.70 and 354.82 is: 489.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.71 : 694.70 = 354.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.71/694.70 = 354.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.71x = 694.70 × 354.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.71x = 246,495.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,495.53/503.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.36

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