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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.60, 714.14 and 503.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.60, 714.14 and 503.60 is: 714.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.60 : 714.14 = 503.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.60/714.14 = 503.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.60x = 714.14 × 503.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.60x = 359,640.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,640.90/503.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.14

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