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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.59, 694.88 and 282.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.59, 694.88 and 282.54 is: 389.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.59 : 694.88 = 282.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.59/694.88 = 282.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.59x = 694.88 × 282.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.59x = 196,328.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,328.63/503.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.86

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