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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.89, 695.51 and 294.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.89, 695.51 and 294.11 is: 405.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.89 : 695.51 = 294.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.89/695.51 = 294.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.89x = 695.51 × 294.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.89x = 204,554.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,554.98/503.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.96

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