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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.15, 695.52 and 317.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.15, 695.52 and 317.54 is: 438.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.15 : 695.52 = 317.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.15/695.52 = 317.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.15x = 695.52 × 317.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.15x = 220,851.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,851.94/504.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.07

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