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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.78, 695.17 and 293.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.78, 695.17 and 293.98 is: 405.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.78 : 695.17 = 293.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.78/695.17 = 293.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.78x = 695.17 × 293.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.78x = 204,366.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,366.08/503.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.67

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