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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.94, 695.86 and 364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.94, 695.86 and 364.80 is: 502.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.94 : 695.86 = 364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.94/695.86 = 364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.94x = 695.86 × 364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.94x = 253,846.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,846.16/504.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.73

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