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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.29, 695.54 and 371.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.29, 695.54 and 371.55 is: 512.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.29 : 695.54 = 371.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.29/695.54 = 371.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.29x = 695.54 × 371.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.29x = 258,428.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,428.82/504.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.47

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