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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.96, 695.52 and 379.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.96, 695.52 and 379.41 is: 523.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.96 : 695.52 = 379.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.96/695.52 = 379.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.96x = 695.52 × 379.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.96x = 263,887.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,887.24/503.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.63

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