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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.96, 695.54 and 357.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.96, 695.54 and 357.34 is: 492.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.96 : 695.54 = 357.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.96/695.54 = 357.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.96x = 695.54 × 357.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.96x = 248,544.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,544.26/504.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.21

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