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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.64, 695.06 and 282.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.64, 695.06 and 282.61 is: 390.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.64 : 695.06 = 282.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.64/695.06 = 282.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.64x = 695.06 × 282.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.64x = 196,432.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,432.58/503.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.02

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