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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.13, 696.21 and 379.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.13, 696.21 and 379.59 is: 524.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.13 : 696.21 = 379.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.13/696.21 = 379.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.13x = 696.21 × 379.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.13x = 264,272.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,272.93/504.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.22

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