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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.38, 696.02 and 305.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.38, 696.02 and 305.26 is: 421.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.38 : 696.02 = 305.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.38/696.02 = 305.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.38x = 696.02 × 305.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.38x = 212,467.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,467.07/504.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.24

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