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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.24, 696.04 and 357.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.24, 696.04 and 357.03 is: 492.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.24 : 696.04 = 357.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.24/696.04 = 357.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.24x = 696.04 × 357.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.24x = 248,503.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,503.68/504.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.83

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