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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.54, 696.22 and 294.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.54, 696.22 and 294.70 is: 406.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.54 : 696.22 = 294.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.54/696.22 = 294.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.54x = 696.22 × 294.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.54x = 205,176.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,176.03/504.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.66

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