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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.44, 694.50 and 316.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.44, 694.50 and 316.84 is: 437.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.44 : 694.50 = 316.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.44/694.50 = 316.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.44x = 694.50 × 316.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.44x = 220,045.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,045.38/503.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.08

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