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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.16, 696 and 348.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.16, 696 and 348.64 is: 481.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.16 : 696 = 348.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.16/696 = 348.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.16x = 696 × 348.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.16x = 242,653.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,653.44/504.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.30

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