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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.34, 694.89 and 377.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.34, 694.89 and 377.79 is: 520.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.34 : 694.89 = 377.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.34/694.89 = 377.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.34x = 694.89 × 377.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.34x = 262,522.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,522.49/504.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.53

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