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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.60, 695.01 and 317.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.60, 695.01 and 317.07 is: 437.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.60 : 695.01 = 317.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.60/695.01 = 317.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.60x = 695.01 × 317.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.60x = 220,366.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,366.82/503.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.59

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