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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.68, 696.25 and 394.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.68, 696.25 and 394.42 is: 544.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.68 : 696.25 = 394.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.68/696.25 = 394.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.68x = 696.25 × 394.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.68x = 274,612.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,612.76/504.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.13

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