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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.94, 696.38 and 365.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.94, 696.38 and 365.39 is: 503.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.94 : 696.38 = 365.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.94/696.38 = 365.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.94x = 696.38 × 365.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.94x = 254,444.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,444.98/504.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.91

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