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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.29, 694.42 and 392.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.29, 694.42 and 392.59 is: 541.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.29 : 694.42 = 392.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.29/694.42 = 392.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.29x = 694.42 × 392.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.29x = 272,622.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,622.35/503.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.68

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