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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.64, 695.07 and 307.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.64, 695.07 and 307.23 is: 424.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.64 : 695.07 = 307.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.64/695.07 = 307.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.64x = 695.07 × 307.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.64x = 213,546.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,546.36/503.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.01

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