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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.03, 741.15 and 503.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.03, 741.15 and 503.82 is: 695.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.03 : 741.15 = 503.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.03/741.15 = 503.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.03x = 741.15 × 503.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.03x = 373,406.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,406.19/537.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.32

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