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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.37, 695.91 and 307.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.37, 695.91 and 307.81 is: 424.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.37 : 695.91 = 307.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.37/695.91 = 307.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.37x = 695.91 × 307.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.37x = 214,208.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,208.06/504.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.70

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