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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504, 695.70 and 387.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504, 695.70 and 387.36 is: 534.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504 : 695.70 = 387.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504/695.70 = 387.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504x = 695.70 × 387.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504x = 269,486.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,486.35/504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.70

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