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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.59, 694.87 and 282.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.59, 694.87 and 282.55 is: 389.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.59 : 694.87 = 282.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.59/694.87 = 282.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.59x = 694.87 × 282.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.59x = 196,331.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,331.34/503.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.87

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