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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.34, 695.01 and 392.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.34, 695.01 and 392.70 is: 542.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.34 : 695.01 = 392.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.34/695.01 = 392.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.34x = 695.01 × 392.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.34x = 272,930.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,930.43/503.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.24

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