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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.16, 695.55 and 305.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.16, 695.55 and 305.03 is: 420.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.16 : 695.55 = 305.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.16/695.55 = 305.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.16x = 695.55 × 305.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.16x = 212,166.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,166.50/504.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.83

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