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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.17, 695.75 and 305.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.17, 695.75 and 305.01 is: 420.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.17 : 695.75 = 305.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.17/695.75 = 305.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.17x = 695.75 × 305.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.17x = 212,209.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,209.18/504.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.91

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