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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.91, 697.04 and 349.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.91, 697.04 and 349.39 is: 482.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.91 : 697.04 = 349.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.91/697.04 = 349.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.91x = 697.04 × 349.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.91x = 243,537.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,537.06/504.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.34

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