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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.88, 695.14 and 294.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.88, 695.14 and 294.04 is: 405.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.88 : 695.14 = 294.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.88/695.14 = 294.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.88x = 695.14 × 294.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.88x = 204,398.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,398.97/503.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.65

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