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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504, 695.34 and 307.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504, 695.34 and 307.56 is: 424.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504 : 695.34 = 307.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504/695.34 = 307.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504x = 695.34 × 307.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504x = 213,858.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,858.77/504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.32

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