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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.39, 800.36 and 503.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.39, 800.36 and 503.78 is: 693.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.39 : 800.36 = 503.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.39/800.36 = 503.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.39x = 800.36 × 503.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.39x = 403,208.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,208.62/581.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.52

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