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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.38, 694.67 and 279.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.38, 694.67 and 279.33 is: 385.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.38 : 694.67 = 279.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.38/694.67 = 279.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.38x = 694.67 × 279.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.38x = 194,042.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,042.17/503.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.48

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