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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.14, 694.61 and 304.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.14, 694.61 and 304.01 is: 419.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.14 : 694.61 = 304.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.14/694.61 = 304.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.14x = 694.61 × 304.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.14x = 211,163.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,163.39/503.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.69

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