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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.08, 693.88 and 370.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.08, 693.88 and 370.27 is: 510.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.08 : 693.88 = 370.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.08/693.88 = 370.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.08x = 693.88 × 370.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.08x = 256,922.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,922.95/503.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.70

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