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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.53, 696.19 and 294.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.53, 696.19 and 294.74 is: 406.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.53 : 696.19 = 294.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.53/696.19 = 294.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.53x = 696.19 × 294.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.53x = 205,195.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,195.04/504.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.71

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