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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.24, 694.62 and 316.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.24, 694.62 and 316.64 is: 437.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.24 : 694.62 = 316.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.24/694.62 = 316.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.24x = 694.62 × 316.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.24x = 219,944.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,944.48/503.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.06

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