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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.34, 695.52 and 317.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.34, 695.52 and 317.58 is: 437.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.34 : 695.52 = 317.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.34/695.52 = 317.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.34x = 695.52 × 317.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.34x = 220,883.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,883.24/504.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.96

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