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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504, 695.68 and 320

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504, 695.68 and 320 is: 441.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504 : 695.68 = 320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504/695.68 = 320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504x = 695.68 × 320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504x = 222,617.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,617.60/504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.70

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