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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504, 695.40 and 282.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504, 695.40 and 282.93 is: 390.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504 : 695.40 = 282.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504/695.40 = 282.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504x = 695.40 × 282.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504x = 196,749.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,749.52/504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.38

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