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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.54, 695.28 and 364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.54, 695.28 and 364.40 is: 502.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.54 : 695.28 = 364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.54/695.28 = 364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.54x = 695.28 × 364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.54x = 253,360.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,360.03/504.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.16

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