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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.44, 696.30 and 348.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.44, 696.30 and 348.92 is: 481.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.44 : 696.30 = 348.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.44/696.30 = 348.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.44x = 696.30 × 348.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.44x = 242,953.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,953.00/504.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.63

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