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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.23, 695.49 and 362.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.23, 695.49 and 362.32 is: 499.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.23 : 695.49 = 362.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.23/695.49 = 362.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.23x = 695.49 × 362.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.23x = 251,989.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,989.94/504.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.75

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