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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.64, 696.46 and 365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.64, 696.46 and 365.20 is: 504.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.64 : 696.46 = 365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.64/696.46 = 365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.64x = 696.46 × 365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.64x = 254,347.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,347.19/504.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.02

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