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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504, 695.37 and 294.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504, 695.37 and 294.18 is: 405.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504 : 695.37 = 294.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504/695.37 = 294.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504x = 695.37 × 294.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504x = 204,563.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,563.95/504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.88

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