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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.75, 695.61 and 364.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.75, 695.61 and 364.62 is: 502.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.75 : 695.61 = 364.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.75/695.61 = 364.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.75x = 695.61 × 364.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.75x = 253,633.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,633.32/504.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.49

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