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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.24, 696.18 and 438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.24, 696.18 and 438.60 is: 605.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.24 : 696.18 = 438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.24/696.18 = 438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.24x = 696.18 × 438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.24x = 305,344.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,344.55/504.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.55

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