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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.03, 693.92 and 316.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.03, 693.92 and 316.17 is: 436.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.03 : 693.92 = 316.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.03/693.92 = 316.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.03x = 693.92 × 316.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.03x = 219,397.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,397.48/503.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.15

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