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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.48, 694.26 and 316.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.48, 694.26 and 316.76 is: 436.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.48 : 694.26 = 316.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.48/694.26 = 316.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.48x = 694.26 × 316.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.48x = 219,910.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,910.33/503.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.78

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