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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.95, 696.66 and 318.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.95, 696.66 and 318.37 is: 439.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.95 : 696.66 = 318.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.95/696.66 = 318.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.95x = 696.66 × 318.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.95x = 221,795.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,795.64/504.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.24

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