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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.51, 696.01 and 317.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.51, 696.01 and 317.67 is: 438.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.51 : 696.01 = 317.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.51/696.01 = 317.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.51x = 696.01 × 317.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.51x = 221,101.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,101.50/504.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.25

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