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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.61, 695.16 and 371.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.61, 695.16 and 371.31 is: 512.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.61 : 695.16 = 371.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.61/695.16 = 371.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.61x = 695.16 × 371.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.61x = 258,119.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,119.86/503.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.54

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