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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.91, 695.03 and 371.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.91, 695.03 and 371.17 is: 511.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.91 : 695.03 = 371.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.91/695.03 = 371.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.91x = 695.03 × 371.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.91x = 257,973.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,973.30/503.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.94

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