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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.54, 694.51 and 370.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.54, 694.51 and 370.80 is: 511.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.54 : 694.51 = 370.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.54/694.51 = 370.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.54x = 694.51 × 370.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.54x = 257,523.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,523.38/503.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.43

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