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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.80, 696.84 and 365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.80, 696.84 and 365.04 is: 503.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.80 : 696.84 = 365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.80/696.84 = 365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.80x = 696.84 × 365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.80x = 254,374.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,374.47/504.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.91

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