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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.24, 695.86 and 307.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.24, 695.86 and 307.76 is: 424.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.24 : 695.86 = 307.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.24/695.86 = 307.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.24x = 695.86 × 307.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.24x = 214,157.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,157.87/504.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.71

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