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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.32, 694.80 and 373.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.32, 694.80 and 373.16 is: 514.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.32 : 694.80 = 373.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.32/694.80 = 373.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.32x = 694.80 × 373.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.32x = 259,271.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,271.57/504.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.10

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