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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.20, 695.54 and 297.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.20, 695.54 and 297.16 is: 409.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.20 : 695.54 = 297.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.20/695.54 = 297.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.20x = 695.54 × 297.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.20x = 206,686.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,686.67/504.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.93

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