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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.12, 694.48 and 304.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.12, 694.48 and 304.07 is: 419.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.12 : 694.48 = 304.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.12/694.48 = 304.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.12x = 694.48 × 304.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.12x = 211,167.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,167.06/503.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.72

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