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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.34, 694.14 and 316.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.34, 694.14 and 316.58 is: 436.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.34 : 694.14 = 316.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.34/694.14 = 316.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.34x = 694.14 × 316.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.34x = 219,750.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,750.84/503.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.59

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