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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.21, 695.81 and 283.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.21, 695.81 and 283.16 is: 390.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.21 : 695.81 = 283.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.21/695.81 = 283.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.21x = 695.81 × 283.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.21x = 197,020.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,020.66/504.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.75

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