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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.74, 695.35 and 392.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.74, 695.35 and 392.77 is: 542.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.74 : 695.35 = 392.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.74/695.35 = 392.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.74x = 695.35 × 392.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.74x = 273,112.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,112.62/503.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.17

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