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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504, 695.60 and 304.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504, 695.60 and 304.99 is: 420.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504 : 695.60 = 304.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504/695.60 = 304.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504x = 695.60 × 304.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504x = 212,151.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,151.04/504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.93

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