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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.91, 695.73 and 307.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.91, 695.73 and 307.76 is: 424.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.91 : 695.73 = 307.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.91/695.73 = 307.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.91x = 695.73 × 307.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.91x = 214,114.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,114.39/503.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.91

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