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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.22, 695.61 and 386.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.22, 695.61 and 386.58 is: 534.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.22 : 695.61 = 386.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.22/695.61 = 386.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.22x = 695.61 × 386.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.22x = 268,908.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,908.91/503.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.38

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