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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.18, 695.70 and 294.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.18, 695.70 and 294.30 is: 406.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.18 : 695.70 = 294.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.18/695.70 = 294.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.18x = 695.70 × 294.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.18x = 204,744.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,744.51/504.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.10

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