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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.16, 694.78 and 356.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.16, 694.78 and 356.74 is: 491.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.16 : 694.78 = 356.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.16/694.78 = 356.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.16x = 694.78 × 356.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.16x = 247,855.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,855.82/504.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.62

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