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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.35, 694.06 and 316.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.35, 694.06 and 316.61 is: 436.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.35 : 694.06 = 316.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.35/694.06 = 316.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.35x = 694.06 × 316.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.35x = 219,744.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,744.68/503.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.57

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