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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.06, 695.67 and 373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.06, 695.67 and 373.44 is: 515.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.06 : 695.67 = 373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.06/695.67 = 373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.06x = 695.67 × 373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.06x = 259,791.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,791.00/504.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.40

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