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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.08, 695.63 and 283.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.08, 695.63 and 283.03 is: 390.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.08 : 695.63 = 283.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.08/695.63 = 283.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.08x = 695.63 × 283.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.08x = 196,884.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,884.16/504.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.58

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