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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.19, 693.94 and 316.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.19, 693.94 and 316.38 is: 436.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.19 : 693.94 = 316.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.19/693.94 = 316.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.19x = 693.94 × 316.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.19x = 219,550.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,550.08/503.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.32

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