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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.88, 697.04 and 400.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.88, 697.04 and 400.39 is: 552.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.88 : 697.04 = 400.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.88/697.04 = 400.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.88x = 697.04 × 400.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.88x = 279,087.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,087.10/504.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.78

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