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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.18, 695.66 and 297.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.18, 695.66 and 297.18 is: 410.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.18 : 695.66 = 297.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.18/695.66 = 297.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.18x = 695.66 × 297.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.18x = 206,736.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,736.24/504.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.04

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