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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.53, 694.91 and 279.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.53, 694.91 and 279.48 is: 385.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.53 : 694.91 = 279.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.53/694.91 = 279.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.53x = 694.91 × 279.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.53x = 194,216.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,216.75/503.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.71

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