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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.64, 696.66 and 357.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.64, 696.66 and 357.64 is: 493.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.64 : 696.66 = 357.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.64/696.66 = 357.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.64x = 696.66 × 357.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.64x = 249,153.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,153.48/504.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.73

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