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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.96, 695.20 and 349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.96, 695.20 and 349.44 is: 481.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.96 : 695.20 = 349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.96/695.20 = 349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.96x = 695.20 × 349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.96x = 242,930.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,930.69/504.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.09

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