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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.54, 694.57 and 379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.54, 694.57 and 379 is: 522.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.54 : 694.57 = 379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.54/694.57 = 379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.54x = 694.57 × 379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.54x = 263,242.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,242.03/503.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.78

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