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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.52, 696.22 and 357.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.52, 696.22 and 357.40 is: 493.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.52 : 696.22 = 357.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.52/696.22 = 357.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.52x = 696.22 × 357.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.52x = 248,829.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,829.03/504.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.20

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