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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.90, 696.33 and 374.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.90, 696.33 and 374.22 is: 516.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.90 : 696.33 = 374.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.90/696.33 = 374.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.90x = 696.33 × 374.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.90x = 260,580.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,580.61/504.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.10

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