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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.08, 695.58 and 434.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.08, 695.58 and 434.24 is: 599.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.08 : 695.58 = 434.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.08/695.58 = 434.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.08x = 695.58 × 434.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.08x = 302,048.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,048.66/504.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.21

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