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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.04, 695.79 and 373.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.04, 695.79 and 373.82 is: 515.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.04 : 695.79 = 373.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.04/695.79 = 373.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.04x = 695.79 × 373.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.04x = 260,096.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,096.74/505.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.01

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