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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.49, 694.95 and 304.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.49, 694.95 and 304.38 is: 420.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.49 : 694.95 = 304.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.49/694.95 = 304.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.49x = 694.95 × 304.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.49x = 211,532.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,532.26/503.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.13

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