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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.18, 695.58 and 307.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.18, 695.58 and 307.62 is: 424.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.18 : 695.58 = 307.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.18/695.58 = 307.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.18x = 695.58 × 307.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.18x = 213,974.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,974.32/504.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.40

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