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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.27, 695.61 and 379.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.27, 695.61 and 379.98 is: 524.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.27 : 695.61 = 379.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.27/695.61 = 379.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.27x = 695.61 × 379.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.27x = 264,317.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,317.89/504.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.16

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