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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.69, 695.57 and 373.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.69, 695.57 and 373.47 is: 514.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.69 : 695.57 = 373.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.69/695.57 = 373.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.69x = 695.57 × 373.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.69x = 259,772.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,772.66/504.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.72

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