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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.79, 695.60 and 364.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.79, 695.60 and 364.66 is: 502.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.79 : 695.60 = 364.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.79/695.60 = 364.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.79x = 695.60 × 364.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.79x = 253,657.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,657.50/504.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.50

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