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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.44, 693.26 and 429.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.44, 693.26 and 429.72 is: 591.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.44 : 693.26 = 429.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.44/693.26 = 429.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.44x = 693.26 × 429.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.44x = 297,907.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,907.69/503.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.74

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