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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.26, 695.98 and 294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.26, 695.98 and 294.44 is: 406.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.26 : 695.98 = 294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.26/695.98 = 294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.26x = 695.98 × 294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.26x = 204,919.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,919.58/504.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.38

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