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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.27, 695.90 and 283.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.27, 695.90 and 283.22 is: 390.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.27 : 695.90 = 283.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.27/695.90 = 283.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.27x = 695.90 × 283.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.27x = 197,087.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,087.90/504.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.84

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