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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.94, 695.40 and 294.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.94, 695.40 and 294.13 is: 405.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.94 : 695.40 = 294.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.94/695.40 = 294.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.94x = 695.40 × 294.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.94x = 204,538.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,538.00/503.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.88

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