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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.42, 695.16 and 393.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.42, 695.16 and 393.72 is: 542.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.42 : 695.16 = 393.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.42/695.16 = 393.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.42x = 695.16 × 393.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.42x = 273,698.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,698.40/504.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.60

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