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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.99, 696.72 and 295.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.99, 696.72 and 295.11 is: 407.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.99 : 696.72 = 295.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.99/696.72 = 295.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.99x = 696.72 × 295.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.99x = 205,609.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,609.04/504.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.15

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