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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.20, 695.75 and 283.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.20, 695.75 and 283.10 is: 390.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.20 : 695.75 = 283.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.20/695.75 = 283.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.20x = 695.75 × 283.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.20x = 196,970.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,970.82/504.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.66

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