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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.84, 695.88 and 380.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.84, 695.88 and 380.28 is: 524.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.84 : 695.88 = 380.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.84/695.88 = 380.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.84x = 695.88 × 380.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.84x = 264,629.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,629.25/504.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.18

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