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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.73, 695.10 and 307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.73, 695.10 and 307.20 is: 423.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.73 : 695.10 = 307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.73/695.10 = 307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.73x = 695.10 × 307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.73x = 213,531.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,531.45/503.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.90

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