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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.15, 694.37 and 282.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.15, 694.37 and 282.09 is: 389.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.15 : 694.37 = 282.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.15/694.37 = 282.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.15x = 694.37 × 282.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.15x = 195,878.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,878.14/503.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.31

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