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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.26, 695.94 and 307.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.26, 695.94 and 307.88 is: 424.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.26 : 695.94 = 307.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.26/695.94 = 307.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.26x = 695.94 × 307.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.26x = 214,266.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,266.01/504.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.91

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