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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.14, 715.56 and 503.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.14, 715.56 and 503.66 is: 694.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.14 : 715.56 = 503.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.14/715.56 = 503.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.14x = 715.56 × 503.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.14x = 360,398.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,398.95/519.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.22

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