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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.76, 695.28 and 356.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.76, 695.28 and 356.40 is: 491.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.76 : 695.28 = 356.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.76/695.28 = 356.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.76x = 695.28 × 356.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.76x = 247,797.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,797.79/503.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.90

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