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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.87, 695.49 and 317.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.87, 695.49 and 317.35 is: 438.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.87 : 695.49 = 317.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.87/695.49 = 317.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.87x = 695.49 × 317.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.87x = 220,713.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,713.43/503.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.04

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