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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.36, 695.94 and 349.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.36, 695.94 and 349.32 is: 482.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.36 : 695.94 = 349.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.36/695.94 = 349.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.36x = 695.94 × 349.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.36x = 243,105.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,105.76/504.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.01

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