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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.94, 695.69 and 317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.94, 695.69 and 317.72 is: 438.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.94 : 695.69 = 317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.94/695.69 = 317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.94x = 695.69 × 317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.94x = 221,033.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,033.36/503.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.61

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