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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.92, 697.04 and 349.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.92, 697.04 and 349.40 is: 482.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.92 : 697.04 = 349.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.92/697.04 = 349.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.92x = 697.04 × 349.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.92x = 243,545.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,545.78/504.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.35

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