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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.24, 694.44 and 279.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.24, 694.44 and 279.16 is: 385.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.24 : 694.44 = 279.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.24/694.44 = 279.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.24x = 694.44 × 279.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.24x = 193,859.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,859.87/503.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.22

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