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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.91, 695.42 and 282.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.91, 695.42 and 282.89 is: 390.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.91 : 695.42 = 282.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.91/695.42 = 282.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.91x = 695.42 × 282.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.91x = 196,722.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,722.47/503.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.39

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