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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.81, 694.95 and 317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.81, 694.95 and 317.12 is: 437.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.81 : 694.95 = 317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.81/694.95 = 317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.81x = 694.95 × 317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.81x = 220,382.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,382.54/503.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.43

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