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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.03, 695.59 and 283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.03, 695.59 and 283 is: 390.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.03 : 695.59 = 283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.03/695.59 = 283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.03x = 695.59 × 283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.03x = 196,851.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,851.97/504.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.56

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