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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.20, 694.33 and 306.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.20, 694.33 and 306.67 is: 423.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.20 : 694.33 = 306.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.20/694.33 = 306.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.20x = 694.33 × 306.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.20x = 212,930.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,930.18/503.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.15

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