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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.02, 695.50 and 283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.02, 695.50 and 283 is: 390.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.02 : 695.50 = 283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.02/695.50 = 283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.02x = 695.50 × 283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.02x = 196,826.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,826.50/504.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.51

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