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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.76, 694.98 and 373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.76, 694.98 and 373.60 is: 514.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.76 : 694.98 = 373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.76/694.98 = 373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.76x = 694.98 × 373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.76x = 259,644.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,644.53/504.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.39

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