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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.92, 795.36 and 503.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.92, 795.36 and 503.02 is: 694.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.92 : 795.36 = 503.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.92/795.36 = 503.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.92x = 795.36 × 503.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.92x = 400,081.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,081.99/575.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.68

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