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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.47, 694.86 and 356.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.47, 694.86 and 356.84 is: 491.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.47 : 694.86 = 356.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.47/694.86 = 356.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.47x = 694.86 × 356.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.47x = 247,953.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,953.84/504.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.51

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