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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.16, 695.78 and 283.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.16, 695.78 and 283.18 is: 390.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.16 : 695.78 = 283.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.16/695.78 = 283.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.16x = 695.78 × 283.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.16x = 197,026.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,026.09/504.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.80

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