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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.92, 695.85 and 394.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.92, 695.85 and 394.22 is: 543.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.92 : 695.85 = 394.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.92/695.85 = 394.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.92x = 695.85 × 394.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.92x = 274,317.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,317.99/504.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.29

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