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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.78, 695.43 and 357.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.78, 695.43 and 357.18 is: 492.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.78 : 695.43 = 357.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.78/695.43 = 357.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.78x = 695.43 × 357.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.78x = 248,393.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,393.69/504.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.08

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