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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.07, 693.81 and 376.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.07, 693.81 and 376.98 is: 519.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.07 : 693.81 = 376.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.07/693.81 = 376.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.07x = 693.81 × 376.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.07x = 261,552.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,552.49/503.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.91

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