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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.03, 696.18 and 357.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.03, 696.18 and 357.31 is: 493.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.03 : 696.18 = 357.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.03/696.18 = 357.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.03x = 696.18 × 357.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.03x = 248,752.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,752.08/504.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.53

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