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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.88, 695.80 and 380.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.88, 695.80 and 380.32 is: 524.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.88 : 695.80 = 380.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.88/695.80 = 380.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.88x = 695.80 × 380.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.88x = 264,626.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,626.66/504.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.14

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