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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.32, 694.59 and 279.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.32, 694.59 and 279.26 is: 385.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.32 : 694.59 = 279.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.32/694.59 = 279.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.32x = 694.59 × 279.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.32x = 193,970.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,970.85/503.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.38

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