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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.24, 695.79 and 291.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.24, 695.79 and 291.54 is: 402.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.24 : 695.79 = 291.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.24/695.79 = 291.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.24x = 695.79 × 291.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.24x = 202,850.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,850.62/504.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.29

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