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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.16, 695.69 and 399.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.16, 695.69 and 399.50 is: 551.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.16 : 695.69 = 399.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.16/695.69 = 399.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.16x = 695.69 × 399.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.16x = 277,926.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,926.79/504.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.27

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