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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.22, 695.93 and 294.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.22, 695.93 and 294.49 is: 406.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.22 : 695.93 = 294.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.22/695.93 = 294.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.22x = 695.93 × 294.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.22x = 204,948.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,948.27/504.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.47

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