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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.74, 695.20 and 307.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.74, 695.20 and 307.27 is: 424.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.74 : 695.20 = 307.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.74/695.20 = 307.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.74x = 695.20 × 307.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.74x = 213,614.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,614.10/503.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.06

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