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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.70, 755.53 and 436.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.70, 755.53 and 436.03 is: 654.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.70 : 755.53 = 436.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.70/755.53 = 436.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.70x = 755.53 × 436.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.70x = 329,433.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,433.75/503.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.03

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