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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.71, 695.43 and 372.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.71, 695.43 and 372.49 is: 514.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.71 : 695.43 = 372.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.71/695.43 = 372.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.71x = 695.43 × 372.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.71x = 259,040.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,040.72/503.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.27

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