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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.09, 696.33 and 373.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.09, 696.33 and 373.68 is: 516.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.09 : 696.33 = 373.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.09/696.33 = 373.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.09x = 696.33 × 373.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.09x = 260,204.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,204.59/504.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.19

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