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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.44, 695.17 and 317.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.44, 695.17 and 317.24 is: 438.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.44 : 695.17 = 317.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.44/695.17 = 317.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.44x = 695.17 × 317.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.44x = 220,535.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,535.26/503.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.06

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