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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.16, 693.75 and 343.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.16, 693.75 and 343.32 is: 473.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.16 : 693.75 = 343.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.16/693.75 = 343.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.16x = 693.75 × 343.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.16x = 238,178.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,178.25/503.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.36

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