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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.41, 695.56 and 399.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.41, 695.56 and 399.33 is: 550.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.41 : 695.56 = 399.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.41/695.56 = 399.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.41x = 695.56 × 399.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.41x = 277,757.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,757.97/504.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.66

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