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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.88, 694.74 and 410.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.88, 694.74 and 410.42 is: 565.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.88 : 694.74 = 410.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.88/694.74 = 410.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.88x = 694.74 × 410.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.88x = 285,135.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,135.19/503.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.88

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