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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.17, 695.77 and 283.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.17, 695.77 and 283.15 is: 390.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.17 : 695.77 = 283.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.17/695.77 = 283.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.17x = 695.77 × 283.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.17x = 197,007.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,007.28/504.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.76

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