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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.08, 694 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.08, 694 and 306.72 is: 423.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.08 : 694 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.08/694 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.08x = 694 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.08x = 212,863.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,863.68/503.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.12

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