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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.73, 695.21 and 317.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.73, 695.21 and 317.25 is: 437.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.73 : 695.21 = 317.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.73/695.21 = 317.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.73x = 695.21 × 317.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.73x = 220,553.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,553.79/503.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.84

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