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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.72, 695.13 and 294.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.72, 695.13 and 294.04 is: 405.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.72 : 695.13 = 294.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.72/695.13 = 294.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.72x = 695.13 × 294.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.72x = 204,392.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,392.55/503.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.77

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