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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.19, 695.32 and 317.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.19, 695.32 and 317.38 is: 437.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.19 : 695.32 = 317.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.19/695.32 = 317.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.19x = 695.32 × 317.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.19x = 220,680.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,680.66/504.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.69

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