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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.24, 696.12 and 403.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.24, 696.12 and 403.56 is: 557.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.24 : 696.12 = 403.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.24/696.12 = 403.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.24x = 696.12 × 403.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.24x = 280,926.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,926.19/504.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.13

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