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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.20, 695.82 and 283.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.20, 695.82 and 283.11 is: 390.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.20 : 695.82 = 283.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.20/695.82 = 283.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.20x = 695.82 × 283.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.20x = 196,993.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,993.60/504.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.71

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