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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.30, 694.52 and 306.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.30, 694.52 and 306.77 is: 423.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.30 : 694.52 = 306.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.30/694.52 = 306.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.30x = 694.52 × 306.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.30x = 213,052.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,052.89/503.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.32

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