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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.59, 694.96 and 282.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.59, 694.96 and 282.54 is: 389.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.59 : 694.96 = 282.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.59/694.96 = 282.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.59x = 694.96 × 282.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.59x = 196,355.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,355.03/503.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.91

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