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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.88, 696.76 and 295.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.88, 696.76 and 295.19 is: 407.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.88 : 696.76 = 295.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.88/696.76 = 295.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.88x = 696.76 × 295.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.88x = 205,676.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,676.58/504.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.38

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