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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.10, 695.69 and 283.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.10, 695.69 and 283.07 is: 390.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.10 : 695.69 = 283.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.10/695.69 = 283.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.10x = 695.69 × 283.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.10x = 196,926.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,926.20/504.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.65

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