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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.16, 695.70 and 307.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.16, 695.70 and 307.72 is: 424.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.16 : 695.70 = 307.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.16/695.70 = 307.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.16x = 695.70 × 307.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.16x = 214,080.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,080.80/504.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.63

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