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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.76, 693.60 and 372.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.76, 693.60 and 372.60 is: 513.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.76 : 693.60 = 372.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.76/693.60 = 372.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.76x = 693.60 × 372.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.76x = 258,435.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,435.36/503.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.01

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