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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.73, 695.20 and 282.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.73, 695.20 and 282.75 is: 390.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.73 : 695.20 = 282.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.73/695.20 = 282.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.73x = 695.20 × 282.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.73x = 196,567.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,567.80/503.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.22

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