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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.92, 696.85 and 295.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.92, 696.85 and 295.15 is: 407.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.92 : 696.85 = 295.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.92/696.85 = 295.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.92x = 696.85 × 295.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.92x = 205,674.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,674.10/504.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.34

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