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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.85, 695.98 and 357.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.85, 695.98 and 357.22 is: 492.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.85 : 695.98 = 357.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.85/695.98 = 357.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.85x = 695.98 × 357.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.85x = 248,616.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,616.19/504.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.46

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