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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.24, 696.26 and 374.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.24, 696.26 and 374.64 is: 517.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.24 : 696.26 = 374.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.24/696.26 = 374.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.24x = 696.26 × 374.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.24x = 260,846.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,846.85/504.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.31

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