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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.26, 695.91 and 283.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.26, 695.91 and 283.22 is: 390.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.26 : 695.91 = 283.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.26/695.91 = 283.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.26x = 695.91 × 283.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.26x = 197,095.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,095.63/504.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.86

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