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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.23, 695.83 and 283.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.23, 695.83 and 283.18 is: 390.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.23 : 695.83 = 283.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.23/695.83 = 283.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.23x = 695.83 × 283.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.23x = 197,040.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,040.24/504.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.78

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