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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.92, 695.66 and 348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.92, 695.66 and 348.40 is: 480.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.92 : 695.66 = 348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.92/695.66 = 348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.92x = 695.66 × 348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.92x = 242,367.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,367.94/503.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.97

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