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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.38, 695.05 and 393.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.38, 695.05 and 393.16 is: 542.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.38 : 695.05 = 393.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.38/695.05 = 393.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.38x = 695.05 × 393.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.38x = 273,265.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,265.86/503.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.87

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