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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.27, 694.66 and 316.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.27, 694.66 and 316.70 is: 437.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.27 : 694.66 = 316.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.27/694.66 = 316.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.27x = 694.66 × 316.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.27x = 219,995.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,995.35/503.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.14

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