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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.92, 754.68 and 310.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.92, 754.68 and 310.96 is: 465.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.92 : 754.68 = 310.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.92/754.68 = 310.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.92x = 754.68 × 310.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.92x = 234,675.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,675.29/503.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.70

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