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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.39, 696.72 and 395.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.39, 696.72 and 395.23 is: 545.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.39 : 696.72 = 395.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.39/696.72 = 395.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.39x = 696.72 × 395.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.39x = 275,364.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,364.65/504.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.94

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