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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.78, 695.16 and 307.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.78, 695.16 and 307.32 is: 424.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.78 : 695.16 = 307.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.78/695.16 = 307.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.78x = 695.16 × 307.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.78x = 213,636.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,636.57/503.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.07

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