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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.67, 695.16 and 293.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.67, 695.16 and 293.90 is: 405.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.67 : 695.16 = 293.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.67/695.16 = 293.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.67x = 695.16 × 293.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.67x = 204,304.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,304.05/503.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.63

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