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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.93, 696.46 and 355.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.93, 696.46 and 355.87 is: 490.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.93 : 696.46 = 355.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.93/696.46 = 355.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.93x = 696.46 × 355.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.93x = 247,846.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,846.59/504.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.85

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