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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.92, 695.76 and 387.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.92, 695.76 and 387.76 is: 535.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.92 : 695.76 = 387.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.92/695.76 = 387.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.92x = 695.76 × 387.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.92x = 269,787.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,787.90/503.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.38

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