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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.86, 695.21 and 364.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.86, 695.21 and 364.73 is: 502.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.86 : 695.21 = 364.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.86/695.21 = 364.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.86x = 695.21 × 364.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.86x = 253,558.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,558.64/504.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.24

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