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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.74, 754.85 and 373.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.74, 754.85 and 373.53 is: 559.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.74 : 754.85 = 373.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.74/754.85 = 373.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.74x = 754.85 × 373.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.74x = 281,962.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,962.89/503.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.74

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