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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.16, 696 and 349.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.16, 696 and 349.36 is: 482.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.16 : 696 = 349.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.16/696 = 349.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.16x = 696 × 349.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.16x = 243,154.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,154.56/504.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.30

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