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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.99, 695.35 and 307.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.99, 695.35 and 307.30 is: 423.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.99 : 695.35 = 307.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.99/695.35 = 307.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.99x = 695.35 × 307.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.99x = 213,681.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,681.06/503.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.98

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