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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.86, 696.49 and 347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.86, 696.49 and 347.24 is: 479.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.86 : 696.49 = 347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.86/696.49 = 347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.86x = 696.49 × 347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.86x = 241,849.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,849.19/504.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.04

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