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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504, 695.91 and 393.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504, 695.91 and 393.78 is: 543.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504 : 695.91 = 393.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504/695.91 = 393.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504x = 695.91 × 393.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504x = 274,039.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,039.53/504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.73

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