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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.91, 695.66 and 348.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.91, 695.66 and 348.39 is: 480.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.91 : 695.66 = 348.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.91/695.66 = 348.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.91x = 695.66 × 348.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.91x = 242,359.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,359.25/503.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.96

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