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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.88, 696.67 and 295.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.88, 696.67 and 295.12 is: 407.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.88 : 696.67 = 295.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.88/696.67 = 295.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.88x = 696.67 × 295.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.88x = 205,601.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,601.38/504.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.23

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