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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.30, 695.82 and 386.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.30, 695.82 and 386.40 is: 533.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.30 : 695.82 = 386.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.30/695.82 = 386.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.30x = 695.82 × 386.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.30x = 268,859.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,859.78/504.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.13

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