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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.15, 695.78 and 294.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.15, 695.78 and 294.34 is: 406.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.15 : 695.78 = 294.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.15/695.78 = 294.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.15x = 695.78 × 294.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.15x = 204,795.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,795.89/504.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.22

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