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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.99, 695.51 and 282.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.99, 695.51 and 282.96 is: 390.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.99 : 695.51 = 282.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.99/695.51 = 282.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.99x = 695.51 × 282.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.99x = 196,800.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,800.09/503.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.49

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