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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.11, 695.61 and 283.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.11, 695.61 and 283.08 is: 390.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.11 : 695.61 = 283.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.11/695.61 = 283.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.11x = 695.61 × 283.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.11x = 196,913.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,913.28/504.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.62

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