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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.92, 695.52 and 356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.92, 695.52 and 356.80 is: 492.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.92 : 695.52 = 356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.92/695.52 = 356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.92x = 695.52 × 356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.92x = 248,161.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,161.54/503.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.46

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