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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.67, 695.17 and 304.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.67, 695.17 and 304.46 is: 420.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.67 : 695.17 = 304.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.67/695.17 = 304.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.67x = 695.17 × 304.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.67x = 211,649.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,649.26/503.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.22

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