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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.38, 695.49 and 379.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.38, 695.49 and 379.45 is: 524.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.38 : 695.49 = 379.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.38/695.49 = 379.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.38x = 695.49 × 379.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.38x = 263,903.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,903.13/503.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.26

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