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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.56, 696.12 and 308.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.56, 696.12 and 308.12 is: 425.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.56 : 696.12 = 308.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.56/696.12 = 308.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.56x = 696.12 × 308.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.56x = 214,488.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,488.49/504.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.10

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