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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.57, 695.34 and 411.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.57, 695.34 and 411.56 is: 567.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.57 : 695.34 = 411.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.57/695.34 = 411.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.57x = 695.34 × 411.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.57x = 286,170.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,170.65/504.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.16

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