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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.91, 696.81 and 308.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.91, 696.81 and 308.26 is: 425.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.91 : 696.81 = 308.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.91/696.81 = 308.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.91x = 696.81 × 308.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.91x = 214,798.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,798.65/504.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.42

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