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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.87, 696.57 and 347.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.87, 696.57 and 347.19 is: 479.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.87 : 696.57 = 347.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.87/696.57 = 347.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.87x = 696.57 × 347.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.87x = 241,842.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,842.14/504.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.02

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