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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.58, 693.27 and 415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.58, 693.27 and 415.20 is: 571.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.58 : 693.27 = 415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.58/693.27 = 415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.58x = 693.27 × 415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.58x = 287,845.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,845.70/503.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.60

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