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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.16, 695.58 and 373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.16, 695.58 and 373 is: 514.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.16 : 695.58 = 373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.16/695.58 = 373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.16x = 695.58 × 373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.16x = 259,451.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,451.34/504.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.62

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