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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.84, 695.02 and 304.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.84, 695.02 and 304.54 is: 420.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.84 : 695.02 = 304.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.84/695.02 = 304.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.84x = 695.02 × 304.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.84x = 211,661.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,661.39/503.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.10

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