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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.36, 712.41 and 503.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.36, 712.41 and 503.78 is: 692.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.36 : 712.41 = 503.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.36/712.41 = 503.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.36x = 712.41 × 503.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.36x = 358,892.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,892.46/518.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.37

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