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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.72, 695.88 and 366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.72, 695.88 and 366.48 is: 505.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.72 : 695.88 = 366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.72/695.88 = 366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.72x = 695.88 × 366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.72x = 255,026.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,026.10/504.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.28

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