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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.33, 694.59 and 279.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.33, 694.59 and 279.28 is: 385.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.33 : 694.59 = 279.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.33/694.59 = 279.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.33x = 694.59 × 279.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.33x = 193,983.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,983.70/503.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.40

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