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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.66, 694.99 and 279.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.66, 694.99 and 279.57 is: 385.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.66 : 694.99 = 279.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.66/694.99 = 279.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.66x = 694.99 × 279.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.66x = 194,298.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,298.35/503.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.77

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