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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.35, 695.71 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.35, 695.71 and 317.52 is: 437.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.35 : 695.71 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.35/695.71 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.35x = 695.71 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.35x = 220,903.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,903.13/504.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.99

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