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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503, 694.20 and 282.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503, 694.20 and 282.01 is: 389.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503 : 694.20 = 282.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503/694.20 = 282.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503x = 694.20 × 282.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503x = 195,771.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,771.34/503
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.21

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