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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.30, 695.77 and 386.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.30, 695.77 and 386.37 is: 533.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.30 : 695.77 = 386.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.30/695.77 = 386.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.30x = 695.77 × 386.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.30x = 268,824.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,824.65/504.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.06

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