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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.12, 695.69 and 283.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.12, 695.69 and 283.06 is: 390.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.12 : 695.69 = 283.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.12/695.69 = 283.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.12x = 695.69 × 283.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.12x = 196,922.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,922.01/504.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.63

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