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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.72, 696.39 and 294.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.72, 696.39 and 294.78 is: 406.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.72 : 696.39 = 294.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.72/696.39 = 294.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.72x = 696.39 × 294.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.72x = 205,278.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,278.36/504.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.72

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