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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.17, 694.35 and 279.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.17, 694.35 and 279.09 is: 385.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.17 : 694.35 = 279.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.17/694.35 = 279.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.17x = 694.35 × 279.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.17x = 193,786.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,786.14/503.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.13

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