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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.77, 696.74 and 295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.77, 696.74 and 295.04 is: 407.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.77 : 696.74 = 295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.77/696.74 = 295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.77x = 696.74 × 295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.77x = 205,566.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,566.44/504.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.25

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