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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.05, 695.66 and 283.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.05, 695.66 and 283.02 is: 390.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.05 : 695.66 = 283.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.05/695.66 = 283.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.05x = 695.66 × 283.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.05x = 196,886.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,886.40/504.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.61

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