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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.03, 695.28 and 419.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.03, 695.28 and 419.52 is: 578.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.03 : 695.28 = 419.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.03/695.28 = 419.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.03x = 695.28 × 419.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.03x = 291,683.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,683.87/504.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.70

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