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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.15, 694.62 and 370.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.15, 694.62 and 370.26 is: 511.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.15 : 694.62 = 370.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.15/694.62 = 370.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.15x = 694.62 × 370.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.15x = 257,190.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,190.00/503.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.16

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