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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503, 694.51 and 405.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503, 694.51 and 405.20 is: 559.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503 : 694.51 = 405.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503/694.51 = 405.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503x = 694.51 × 405.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503x = 281,415.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,415.45/503
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.47

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