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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.51, 695.88 and 364.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.51, 695.88 and 364.39 is: 502.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.51 : 695.88 = 364.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.51/695.88 = 364.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.51x = 695.88 × 364.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.51x = 253,571.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,571.71/504.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.61

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