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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.56, 696.36 and 373.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.56, 696.36 and 373.94 is: 516.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.56 : 696.36 = 373.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.56/696.36 = 373.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.56x = 696.36 × 373.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.56x = 260,396.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,396.86/504.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.09

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