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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.64, 696.74 and 348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.64, 696.74 and 348.32 is: 479.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.64 : 696.74 = 348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.64/696.74 = 348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.64x = 696.74 × 348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.64x = 242,688.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,688.48/505.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.96

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