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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.07, 695.66 and 283.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.07, 695.66 and 283.07 is: 390.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.07 : 695.66 = 283.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.07/695.66 = 283.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.07x = 695.66 × 283.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.07x = 196,916.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,916.64/504.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.66

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