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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.21, 694.51 and 356.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.21, 694.51 and 356.59 is: 491.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.21 : 694.51 = 356.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.21/694.51 = 356.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.21x = 694.51 × 356.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.21x = 247,655.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,655.32/504.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.17

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