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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.81, 694.90 and 354.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.81, 694.90 and 354.74 is: 489.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.81 : 694.90 = 354.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.81/694.90 = 354.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.81x = 694.90 × 354.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.81x = 246,511.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,511.01/503.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.29

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