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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.95, 693.97 and 378.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.95, 693.97 and 378.24 is: 522.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.95 : 693.97 = 378.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.95/693.97 = 378.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.95x = 693.97 × 378.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.95x = 262,486.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,486.27/501.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.94

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