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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.36, 695.81 and 294.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.36, 695.81 and 294.46 is: 406.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.36 : 695.81 = 294.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.36/695.81 = 294.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.36x = 695.81 × 294.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.36x = 204,887.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,887.21/504.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.23

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