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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.89, 695.36 and 282.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.89, 695.36 and 282.85 is: 390.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.89 : 695.36 = 282.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.89/695.36 = 282.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.89x = 695.36 × 282.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.89x = 196,682.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,682.58/503.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.33

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