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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.96, 695.56 and 304.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.96, 695.56 and 304.78 is: 420.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.96 : 695.56 = 304.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.96/695.56 = 304.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.96x = 695.56 × 304.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.96x = 211,992.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,992.78/503.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.65

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