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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.19, 694.31 and 304.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.19, 694.31 and 304.13 is: 419.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.19 : 694.31 = 304.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.19/694.31 = 304.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.19x = 694.31 × 304.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.19x = 211,160.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,160.72/503.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.64

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