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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.18, 695.99 and 379.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.18, 695.99 and 379.88 is: 524.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.18 : 695.99 = 379.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.18/695.99 = 379.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.18x = 695.99 × 379.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.18x = 264,387.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,387.30/504.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.39

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