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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.19, 695.06 and 357.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.19, 695.06 and 357.16 is: 492.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.19 : 695.06 = 357.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.19/695.06 = 357.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.19x = 695.06 × 357.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.19x = 248,245.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,245.45/504.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.37

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