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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.57, 696.42 and 347.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.57, 696.42 and 347.23 is: 479.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.57 : 696.42 = 347.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.57/696.42 = 347.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.57x = 696.42 × 347.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.57x = 241,816.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,816.18/504.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.25

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