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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.70, 694.98 and 317.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.70, 694.98 and 317.18 is: 437.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.70 : 694.98 = 317.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.70/694.98 = 317.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.70x = 694.98 × 317.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.70x = 220,430.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,430.28/503.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.62

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