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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.66, 696.69 and 349.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.66, 696.69 and 349.14 is: 481.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.66 : 696.69 = 349.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.66/696.69 = 349.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.66x = 696.69 × 349.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.66x = 243,242.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,242.35/504.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.99

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