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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.53, 696.32 and 318.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.53, 696.32 and 318.10 is: 439.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.53 : 696.32 = 318.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.53/696.32 = 318.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.53x = 696.32 × 318.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.53x = 221,501.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,501.41/504.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.03

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