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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.06, 695.60 and 283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.06, 695.60 and 283 is: 390.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.06 : 695.60 = 283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.06/695.60 = 283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.06x = 695.60 × 283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.06x = 196,854.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,854.80/504.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.54

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