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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.23, 696.03 and 317.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.23, 696.03 and 317.78 is: 438.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.23 : 696.03 = 317.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.23/696.03 = 317.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.23x = 696.03 × 317.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.23x = 221,184.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,184.41/504.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.66

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