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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.09, 695.57 and 283.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.09, 695.57 and 283.01 is: 390.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.09 : 695.57 = 283.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.09/695.57 = 283.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.09x = 695.57 × 283.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.09x = 196,848.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,848.37/504.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.50

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