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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.24, 694.42 and 290.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.24, 694.42 and 290.54 is: 400.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.24 : 694.42 = 290.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.24/694.42 = 290.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.24x = 694.42 × 290.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.24x = 201,751.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,751.86/503.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.91

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