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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.70, 695.79 and 357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.70, 695.79 and 357.08 is: 492.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.70 : 695.79 = 357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.70/695.79 = 357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.70x = 695.79 × 357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.70x = 248,449.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,449.21/504.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.27

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