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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.81, 697.03 and 357.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.81, 697.03 and 357.64 is: 493.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.81 : 697.03 = 357.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.81/697.03 = 357.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.81x = 697.03 × 357.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.81x = 249,283.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,283.17/504.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.82

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