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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.86, 695.30 and 282.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.86, 695.30 and 282.84 is: 390.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.86 : 695.30 = 282.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.86/695.30 = 282.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.86x = 695.30 × 282.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.86x = 196,658.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,658.65/503.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.30

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