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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.95, 695.06 and 364.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.95, 695.06 and 364.85 is: 502.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.95 : 695.06 = 364.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.95/695.06 = 364.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.95x = 695.06 × 364.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.95x = 253,587.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,587.34/504.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.20

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