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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.82, 695.18 and 304.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.82, 695.18 and 304.60 is: 420.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.82 : 695.18 = 304.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.82/695.18 = 304.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.82x = 695.18 × 304.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.82x = 211,751.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,751.83/503.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.29

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