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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.01, 693.61 and 370.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.01, 693.61 and 370.04 is: 510.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.01 : 693.61 = 370.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.01/693.61 = 370.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.01x = 693.61 × 370.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.01x = 256,663.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,663.44/503.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.26

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