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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.74, 695.04 and 373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.74, 695.04 and 373.52 is: 514.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.74 : 695.04 = 373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.74/695.04 = 373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.74x = 695.04 × 373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.74x = 259,611.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,611.34/504.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.35

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