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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.80, 697.16 and 347.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.80, 697.16 and 347.84 is: 480.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.80 : 697.16 = 347.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.80/697.16 = 347.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.80x = 697.16 × 347.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.80x = 242,502.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,502.10/504.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.39

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