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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.01, 695.71 and 317.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.01, 695.71 and 317.81 is: 438.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.01 : 695.71 = 317.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.01/695.71 = 317.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.01x = 695.71 × 317.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.01x = 221,103.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,103.60/504.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.69

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