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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.80, 695.71 and 379.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.80, 695.71 and 379.61 is: 523.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.80 : 695.71 = 379.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.80/695.71 = 379.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.80x = 695.71 × 379.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.80x = 264,098.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,098.47/504.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.17

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