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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.04, 695.70 and 294.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.04, 695.70 and 294.37 is: 406.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.04 : 695.70 = 294.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.04/695.70 = 294.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.04x = 695.70 × 294.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.04x = 204,793.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,793.21/504.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.30

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