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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.78, 695.14 and 282.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.78, 695.14 and 282.70 is: 390.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.78 : 695.14 = 282.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.78/695.14 = 282.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.78x = 695.14 × 282.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.78x = 196,516.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,516.08/503.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.08

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