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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.96, 695.46 and 279.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.96, 695.46 and 279.92 is: 386.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.96 : 695.46 = 279.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.96/695.46 = 279.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.96x = 695.46 × 279.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.96x = 194,669.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,669.69/503.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.28

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