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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.27, 695.94 and 283.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.27, 695.94 and 283.26 is: 390.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.27 : 695.94 = 283.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.27/695.94 = 283.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.27x = 695.94 × 283.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.27x = 197,131.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,131.96/504.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.93

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