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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.78, 695.21 and 282.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.78, 695.21 and 282.74 is: 390.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.78 : 695.21 = 282.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.78/695.21 = 282.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.78x = 695.21 × 282.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.78x = 196,560.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,560.09/503.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.17

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