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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.17, 693.26 and 376.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.17, 693.26 and 376.61 is: 518.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.17 : 693.26 = 376.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.17/693.26 = 376.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.17x = 693.26 × 376.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.17x = 261,083.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,083.30/503.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.88

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