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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.67, 695.08 and 282.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.67, 695.08 and 282.65 is: 390.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.67 : 695.08 = 282.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.67/695.08 = 282.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.67x = 695.08 × 282.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.67x = 196,464.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,464.36/503.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.07

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