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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.16, 695.59 and 307.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.16, 695.59 and 307.53 is: 424.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.16 : 695.59 = 307.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.16/695.59 = 307.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.16x = 695.59 × 307.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.16x = 213,914.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,914.02/504.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.30

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