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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.76, 695.36 and 317.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.76, 695.36 and 317.56 is: 438.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.76 : 695.36 = 317.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.76/695.36 = 317.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.76x = 695.36 × 317.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.76x = 220,821.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,821.05/503.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.34

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