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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.54, 695.01 and 293.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.54, 695.01 and 293.87 is: 405.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.54 : 695.01 = 293.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.54/695.01 = 293.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.54x = 695.01 × 293.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.54x = 204,242.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,242.59/503.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.61

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