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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.81, 695.92 and 357.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.81, 695.92 and 357.78 is: 493.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.81 : 695.92 = 357.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.81/695.92 = 357.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.81x = 695.92 × 357.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.81x = 248,988.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,988.00/504.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.23

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