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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.38, 695.34 and 394.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.38, 695.34 and 394.24 is: 544.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.38 : 695.34 = 394.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.38/695.34 = 394.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.38x = 695.34 × 394.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.38x = 274,130.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,130.84/503.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.58

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