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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.08, 695.52 and 294.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.08, 695.52 and 294.28 is: 406.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.08 : 695.52 = 294.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.08/695.52 = 294.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.08x = 695.52 × 294.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.08x = 204,677.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,677.63/504.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.04

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