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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.93, 696.60 and 400.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.93, 696.60 and 400.03 is: 551.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.93 : 696.60 = 400.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.93/696.60 = 400.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.93x = 696.60 × 400.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.93x = 278,660.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,660.90/504.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.88

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