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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.24, 695.26 and 346.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.24, 695.26 and 346.95 is: 478.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.24 : 695.26 = 346.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.24/695.26 = 346.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.24x = 695.26 × 346.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.24x = 241,220.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,220.89/504.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.39

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